The work will see significant habitat gains leading to increased nature connectivity and enhanced environmental farming practices. Centred in the Hart Burn Catchment, these vital funds will allow us to undertake major river enhancements works including fencing and major hedgerow and woodland creation, enabling habitat and species restoration. Through the 'Historic Landscapes' programme, Wallington is set to benefit from over £800,000 of funding. Wallington’s working towards a Green Recovery - The Living Hartburn
An image of the Delf Burn as it looks today The hero image at the top of this page is a visualisation of what it could look after we make the start on a green recovery for nature. This image is what the landscape looks like today on part of the estate before the project gets underway. The funding will kickstart a programme of work, worth over £4.7 million, to enhance nature and start to combat the effects of climate change in five of the most significant historic landscapes in our care. The 'Historic Landscapes' programme has been awarded £3.85 million by Defra as part of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is distributing and monitoring this government money. The £40 million fund has been developed by Defra and its arm’s-length bodies, including Natural England, Forestry Commission, Environment Agency and others. The Green Recovery Challenge Fund is a short-term, competitive fund to kickstart the process of nature recovery, start to address the climate crisis and help create and retain thousands of green jobs. What is the Green Recovery Challenge Fund?
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