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Planned Woodland Closures

No public entry to Wytham Woods on:

Friday 4th December 2026 until 10am on Tuesday 8th December 2026
Friday 26th February 2027 until 10am on Tuesday 2nd March 2027.

Launched in 2025, Oxford Green Estate (OGE) is a collection of 23 green spaces across the University, managed by Estates Services. Sites include the iconic Wytham Woods, Park Farm, and its traditional hay meadows, as well as Godstow Nunnery and Court Place Gardens.

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Birthwort thriving at Godstow Abbey

06 October 2026

Efforts to increase the abundance of a rare plant, Birthwort, at Godstow Abbey have been a success, ensuring the longevity of the population for years to come.

Image of a Blue tit bird perched on a tree branch covered in moss and lichen, blue tit has bright yellow chest feathers with blue and white feather over the head

Discover the Wonder of Birds at the Weston Library

05 October 2026

The Weston Library continues its celebration of birds with a special Wonder of Birds Day this October.

Park Farm Family Day brings community closer to nature

01 October 2026

The Oxford Green Estate (OGE) team welcomed local families to Park Farm on 19 September for a morning of nature, wildlife and family activities.

A bird perching on a person's hand at Wytham Woods

Wytham Woods: what 75 years of research reveals about climate change

28 September 2026

In 1947, tits at Wytham Woods began laying their first eggs in late April. By 2022, the first egg was recorded on 28 March – almost a month earlier.

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Woodland Words

Our Writer in Residence scheme strengthens the cultural and scientific links between the public and our beloved woodland just outside Oxford – a city which has been home to so many famous writers.

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