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£90m Boost to Save England's Wildlife from Extinction
3 Apr
Summary
- England pledges £90 million in largest-ever investment for species protection.
- Funding will support reintroduction and conservation of native wildlife.
- Initiatives aim to reverse nature decline and meet 2030 targets.
England is committing £90 million, the largest-ever investment in species protection, to safeguard hundreds of its most threatened native wildlife. The funding aims to reverse nature declines across the country.
This significant financial boost will support efforts to reintroduce and protect animals such as birds, beavers, beetles, snails, spiders, and seahorses. Hundreds of local projects will receive £60 million through Natural England's species recovery programme over three years, with an additional £30 million allocated for the national forest estate.
The funding uplift is designed to help meet the Government's mission to halt species decline by 2030 and reduce extinction risk by 2042. It will fund habitat restoration, captive breeding, and reintroduction efforts, tackling habitat loss and restoring nature-rich landscapes.
Natural England's chair, Tony Juniper, expressed optimism, stating that species decline is usually reversible. He cited successes like the return of red kites and the hatching of the first red-billed chough in Kent in over 200 years, demonstrating the effectiveness of science and partnerships in restoring wildlife.
