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£1.28M Grant Boosts Beavers, Butterflies in Kent
11 Jul
Summary
- A £1.28 million government grant will fund wildlife recovery projects.
- Projects will focus on beavers and endangered species in Kent.
- The funding aims to strengthen England's beaver population and protect rare insects.
The Kent Wildlife Trust has received a £1.28 million government grant to bolster endangered species recovery efforts. This substantial funding, provided through Natural England's Species Recovery Programme, will be directed towards critical projects along the River Stour and within the Blean ancient woodland.
These initiatives are particularly vital as Kent hosts England's largest wild beaver population and unique woodland biodiversity. The grant will support the strengthening of this beaver population through habitat restoration and the release of more animals. Furthermore, it will fund a survey of the Blean to identify and aid six endangered species, notably the rare heath fritillary butterfly and the turtle dove.
Officials have highlighted this as part of a larger national effort to protect threatened wildlife and restore habitats. The knowledge gained from these projects in Kent is expected to inform species recovery strategies across England, aiming to ensure the future of iconic and less-known species alike.
