Rothschild's list
Charles Rothschild was one of the first people to recognise that to protect wildlife we needed to protect places, and the list that he started in 1912 was the beginning of a much bigger movement that still lives on today.
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The Rothschild Reserves 100 years on - Stephen Moss
Writer and broadcaster Stephen Moss looks at the lasting contribution of Charles Rothschild and his list of wildlife sites 'worthy of preservation'.
Coombe Hill Canal and Meadows
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Please note the Grundon hide (now known as the Wigeon hide) is currently closed due to boardwalk damage in the recent floods. A structural assessment will take place when the water levels recede.…
Coombe Down
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One of Kent Wildlife Trust’s newest Dover reserve, Coombe is undergoing management to restore chalk downland to the reserve, with a future goal to re-introduce frog orchids back to the site.
The Rothschild Foundation
The Rothschild Foundation, rooted in over 70 years of family leadership, is dedicated to making long-term, impactful contributions to the arts, local communities, and the environment.
The Charles Rothschild and Miriam Rothschild Medal
This medal has been created in the spirit of a remarkable father and daughter, and honours individuals who made outstanding contributions to their original vision.
Our history
A history of The Wildlife Trusts and how it all began. In May 1912 banker and expert naturalist Charles Rothschild held a meeting at the Natural History Museum in London to discuss his idea for a new organisation to save Britain's best places for nature.
Coombe Bissett Down
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This chalk downland valley in Salisbury is worth a visit at any time of year for its sweeping views.
Guided walk at Dancersend: its wildlife and history - Dancersend Nature Reserve, Sunday 26 April
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Discover spring wildlife and the fascinating history of the oldest and largest of the Buckinghamshire BBOWT reserves.
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
Welcome to The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust!
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Coombs Meadows
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Coombs Meadows (or Combs, Combes or Coombes, depending on provenance!) are a suite of grasslands overlooking the Vale of Belvoir. Take a stroll around this botanical haven this summer, and enjoy…