Sunburst sun rays through leaves of large green tree in autumn A series of projects in the south west that protect landscapes and wildlife, connect people with nature and help to create and retain green jobs have secured millions of pounds of funding. The government is providing nearly £40million to 68 projects across England in the first round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund. Over 800,000 trees will be planted and damaged habitats such as moorlands, wetlands and forests will be restored. The projects will also support conservation work and help to improve education about the environment. Eight south west-based organisations have secured funding towards ten projects.
Projects to restore woodlands and wetlands and plant a dozen “tiny forests” in urban areas are receiving a share of almost £40 million of Government funding.
The schemes are among 68 projects to secure money under the first round of the green recovery challenge fund to boost jobs in the environment sector and help nature as part of rebuilding from the pandemic.
Among the big winners are the Woodland Trust and National Trust, who are awarded more than £3.86 million to restore ancient woodlands and trees in 60 landscapes across England.
A partnership led by the Youth Hostel Association has secured more than £2.54 million for a project connecting young people from deprived areas with nature through virtual, field or class-based learning, day and residential trips, citizen science programmes, and volunteering in natural heritage sites.
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