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Farm to Wetland: Wildlife Charity's Bold Nature Project
5 Aug
Summary
- A former dairy farm is being transformed into a climate-resilient wetlands.
- The wildlife trust purchased the land with a £5m grant from National Lottery.
- This initiative is the largest project ever undertaken by the trust.
Ebdon Farm, a former dairy site in North Somerset, is undergoing a significant transformation into a climate-resilient wetlands and nature reserve. The Avon Wildlife Trust has purchased the 44-acre property, an initiative bolstered by a substantial £5 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
This ambitious project marks the largest undertaking in the trust's history. The land, described as nature-depleted, will be revitalized to become a thriving sanctuary for wildlife. The trust views this as a critical step in demonstrating a hopeful path forward for nature, farming, and communities.
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