Natural England announces new conservation plans

Natural England announces new conservation plans

Sharks, butterflies, toads, wetlands and woodlands are among the species and habitats due to benefit from the funding.


By Selena Masson, Shooting Times

Friday, 10 October 2008

Natural England (NE) has announced a £5.5million boost for England’s threatened biodiversity.

Sharks, butterflies, toads, wetlands and woodlands are among the species and habitats due to benefit from the funding.

On 6 October, the government body unveiled its funding for key conservation projects run by organisations such as the National Trust and the Herpetological Conservation Trust.

Natural England’s Sir Martin Doherty said: “We want to improve the fortunes of some of our most precious species and habitats.”



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