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    Projects aimed at halting ‘alarming decline’ in species receive share of £25m

    by Rebecca Speare-Cole Mar 15, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Archive

    Projects that aim to restore saltmarshes, hedgerows and heathlands and halt the “alarming decline” in species are receiving a share of £25 million from the Government.

    The Environment Department (Defra) said 20 projects will be given up to £3 million in grants to create or restore nature-rich landscapes across , including schemes run by wildlife charities, farmers and community groups.

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