A RARE habitat in south west Oxfordshire, looked after by volunteers, now has a website to show what is being done to conserve it.
The Letcombe Brook Project has launched a new website to give insight into the rare chalk stream, the animals which live there and maintenance work by volunteers.
The Letcombe Brook is a 12km chalk stream which runs from Letcombe Regis to East Hanney, providing water for local use.
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The website features information and photographs about the species living in the river, including the protected species white-clawed crayfish and water voles, as well as otters and kingfishers.
Picture: Jon Lewis.
There is also a log of ongoing projects which the trust that looks after the brooks is currently involved in.
Current projects include surveying wildlife and controlling non-native species growing in the brook like Himalayan Balsam.
The project is also undertaking work to improve flood management through natural means.
Details of four walking trails at the Letcombes, Wantage, Grove and East Hanney can also be found on the new website.
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Chalk streams are rare across the globe, so the Letcombe Brook Project was set up in April 2003 to enhance and protect the natural beauty of the brook.
The Letcombe Brook Project’s aims are to enhance biodiversity, reduce flooding risks, improve land management, engage with the community, and increase awareness of the project.
Visit letcombebrook.org.uk
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