Wildlife conservation work to get £1m boost
Endangered rodents, birds and butterflies will be among the species benefitting from the investment.
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"Through the largest-ever investment in species recovery, we are backing projects across the country to protect threatened wildlife, restore habitats and secure the future of some of England's most iconic species."
— Emma Reynolds , Politician
"It gives us the opportunity to strengthen our nationally important beaver population, deepen our understanding of some of England's least known woodland invertebrates, and create the conditions for them to recover and thrive."
— Paul Hadaway , Executive
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Endangered rodents, birds and butterflies will be among the species benefitting from the investment.
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