The Waterways |
Managed by: | Private |
OS grid reference: | SP 503 081 |
Nearest postcode: | OX2 6TF |
Usual work: | Channel clearance, pond digging |
New to OCV in 2013, The Waterways is part of the wildlife corridor that runs between Hook Meadow SSSI to the Trap Grounds. It is an areas that was deliberately left natural when the housing estate of the same name was built in order to maintain the important wildlife corridor. Evidence of otter activity has been found along the wildlife corridor.
Conservation Management
OCV wil be helping to maintain the wildlife corridor. The work involves digging out a channel to maintain the flow of water into the Trap Grounds, which is important for the wildlife in the pond and wetland there. Keeping the stream free-flowing will also help prevent flooding in the area. OCV will also be creating some shallow pools with the aim of improving habitat for amphibians and reptiles to the side of the stream.
Directions
Take Woodstock Road northwards and turn left into Frenchay Road. Cross
the canal bridge. When the road bends sharply right the work site can be
found straight on. The van can be parked on the street in unrestricted
areas. Note that this is a private site, so come to an OCV task here to see it.