The Boundary Brook Nature Reserve lies to the south-west of the East Ward Allotments site, and there is a grass buffer zone that marks the division between the two sites. Both the Reserve and the buffer zone are managed by the Oxford Urban Wildlife Group (OUWG).
During January and February this year (2025) the OUWG will undertake two projects that affect the allotment site:
- To fence off the gap beside the gate at the end of the Middle Lane with hazel hurdles.
- To thin the trees in the Nature Reserve along the path that leads to the Middle Lane, in order to improve light conditions for growers.
PLEASE NOTE: plot holders must respect the following rules, which apply on the Nature Reserve and also on the buffer zone that separates it from the EWAA:
- Don’t remove anything from the Nature Reserve site
- Don’t cut down trees and shrubs
- Don’t litter
- Always keep dogs on leads
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
You can read more about the development programme at the 2025 Nature Reserve on this page.
If plot holders have any comments or concerns regarding the Nature Reserve these should be sent to the EWAA Committee which liaises with the OUWG regularly.
