The main aim of the Overton Biodiversity Society is to raise awareness of the exciting range of wildlife to be found in our area and to encourage community involvement in looking after it.
We have an active programme of wildlife themed events and also help Overton Parish Council to maintain “Little Meadow” as a wildlife area for all to enjoy.
We have carried out surveys of land use, hedgerows, veteran trees, water voles and glow worms within Overton Parish and are currently working on a dormouse survey.
Working with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust we have recently completed a Biodiversity Action Plan for the parish. This describes the main habitats and species found locally and suggests guidelines for helping to conserve them.
New members are always very welcome – for more details of our events and contact details please go to our web site http://www.overton-biodiversity.org or phone Ken MacKenzie 01256 771121.
