New conservation heart for County Durham

A major new conservation project is proposed for the heart of County Durham. The idea is to be explored in a local, national and European context at a conference and exhibition to be held from October 18-22 at County Hall, Durham.

The England Biodiversity Group has recommended that central Durham should be one of the country’s first Integrated Biodiversity Delivery Areas, where priority will be given to conserving wildlife and creating new habitats.

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Cheviot Hills to be restored to their former glory

925188094 aJXrj S Cheviot Hills to be restored to their former gloryNorthumberland National Park and The Linhope Estate will restore large tracts of  the Cheviot Hills  to upland heath An exciting new conservation project is about to get underway in Northumberland National Park.  The 14,000 acre Linhope Estate, which includes a substantial part of the Cheviot Hills and much

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Take a new look at nature

826347896 jXefB S Take a new look at natureLeaders of the three main political parties have been sent a letter from The Wildlife Trusts – urging them to introduce a White Paper on nature and ecological restoration in their manifestoes. The leaders are also being asked to commit to the implementation of the Marine Act and securing the designation of Marine Protected

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