Spaces for Nature
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead contains over 23 wildlife areas. Some of these are larger, designated Local Nature Reserves, some are smaller patches acting as havens for wildlife amongst busy urban life.
All are free for the public to visit and brilliant places to disconnect, recharge and be in nature.
• Find key information on the right hand column.
• Scroll down the Newsfeed tab below to check out ecological projects happening across the Borough.
• Check the Documents of Interest tab to see reports from Council and community relating to biodiversity in the Borough.
• Explore the Map below to explore where our reserves lie.
• Use the Guestbook tab to add your own experiences of RBWM natural spaces.
Do you know your local nature reserves and wildlife areas?
Check out this handy map tool and find the Borough wildlife areas and Nature Reserves.
These sites are managed by RBWM for maximising their wildlife: plants, animals and fungi.
All are free to enter.
Some have dog restrictions. Most have parking nearby.
Check info under each reserve.
The Natural Environment Team
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Email jason.mills@rbwm.gov.uk -
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Email thomas.hall@rbwm.gov.uk -
Email rosie.street@rbwm.gov.uk
Videos
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A video showcasing the tree planting project taking place at Ockwells Park in Maidenhead
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Livestock have been reintroduced to an area of Battlemead Common, north of Maidenhead, in an exciting new trial designed to help enhance biodiversity at the site. Almost 40 cows - Herefords and a Belted Galloway - are now located in the east field, with some of the herd due to be moved into the north field soon. Both fields are designated as grazing marsh priority habitat by Natural England. Conservation grazing is an effective and sustainable way to maintain and improve certain habitats and is used successfully across the country by various wildlife and conservation charities. It means areas don’t become overgrown, encouraging a diverse range of plants and animals, including invertebrates, amphibians, birds, and, in turn, small mammals to thrive.
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