£20m in National Lottery funding backs six community nature projects throughout the UK

Key points:

– £20m awarded to six projects connecting communities with green spaces across the UK

– Major funding supports Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Scottish woodlands and North Pennines farmland

– The projects aim to protect nature, improve wellbeing and involve local people in conservation

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced £20 million ($27 million) in funding. This money will support six projects across the UK. These projects aim to connect communities with nature. They also promote environmental conservation and mental wellbeing.

The latest round of grants was confirmed at the June committee meetings. These grants cover areas from Pembrokeshire in Wales to North Lanarkshire in Scotland.

Each project aims to protect environments, preserve heritage and create opportunities for community engagement and skill development.

The biggest single award of £9 million will help Birmingham Botanical Gardens. It will restore its Grade II listed glasshouse and display its collection of over 30,000 plants again.

The project plans to involve over 22,000 people through events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities. Chair Sue Beardsmore said the initiative will help the gardens last for another 200 years. The gardens are close to their 200th anniversary.

In Scotland, the Scottish Wildlife Trust received £2.6m for the Nurturing Natural Connections project in North Lanarkshire. This five-year project will take care of over 330 hectares of native woodland. It will plant more than 2,000 trees. The project will also improve wildflower meadows and waterways in Cumbernauld. This will benefit over 6,000 people in the community.

The North Pennines National Landscape got £654,000 in funding. This is part of a possible £9.35m grant for its Landscape Connections project. This UNESCO Global Geopark project will reconnect habitats. It will help 250 farmers use nature-friendly practices. The project will also encourage the community to engage with local farms.

Good to know: Additional funding includes £2.2 million for the Welsh Wildlife Centre in Pembrokeshire. This will improve accessibility and energy efficiency. There is also £1.8 million for Woodoaks Farm in Hertfordshire. This money will help restore a 16th-century Grade II listed barn. Lastly, £3.9 million is for The Food Museum in Suffolk. This will restore three historic buildings

Eilish McGuinness, CEO of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, commented on the latest grants. She said, “These inspiring projects show a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and access to nature. Each project promotes the wellbeing benefits of important green spaces. They aim to help create a strong future for people and our environment.”

The funding announcement comes after the Heritage Fund invested £1 billion in Scottish heritage over 30 years. This investment has supported about 5,000 projects across Scotland. Some major projects include the Mar Lodge Estate conservation and the Burns Birthplace Museum.

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