Paxton Pits is only so good for wildlife and people because it is managed, for both. The Pits complex is owned or leased by several different organisations and companies, each of whom undertakes management for wildlife, with the help of a large group of volunteers. Read all about it here, then join in the fun...

In this section, you will find:

An overview of the management plan for the nature reserve

More detailed information about management work on the arable fields, the riverside, Great Meadow and the northern extension

Latest news from the Ranger's Blog

How you can help make habitats better for wildlife and people

Research undertaken at Paxton Pits

Produce you can buy that results from management work

Awards that the quarry and the nature reserve has won