Grant of £1,483 awarded in 2021
After two years of detailed preparation, over 30 volunteers from the local community, including the Mayor and a couple of councillors from Thame Town Council, planted 29 trees and a new hedge of 700 whips (about 120m of double-width hedge) on the western perimeter of this riverside meadow, next to the Cuttlebrook Nature Reserve. The project was led by Thame Green Living with advice and practical help from the Cuttlebrook Conservation Volunteers and 21st Century Thame.
This fascinating project to promote biodiversity and protect a valuable nature corridor began with some ground tidying and preparation before selective planting. This had been preceded by an expert assessment of wildlife, birds, and established plants already present in the meadow. Ultimately the project will incorporate a pleasant footpath connection from Thame Meadows to and from the Town Centre, providing a tranquil location for all to enjoy the river and meadow location. The project will be phased over the next 24 months with access gate, ramp and path. Whilst work is progressing the organisations involved will share the latest news via www.thamegreenliving.org.uk website and social media so please watch for developments. The site will not be open to the public until all this work is completed, and we’d request anyone interested simply to watch from the roadside to ensure there is minimal disturbance to the highly sensitive water meadow.
If you would like to become involved in the next stages of the project, please contact Charles Boundy of Thame Green Living or Andrea Oughton at Thame Town Council.