150 Endangered Species Recover Thanks to UK Conservation Investment
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📰 The quick summary: Natural England’s conservation projects have successfully recovered 150 struggling or declining species across the UK, helping restore vital habitats and biodiversity throughout the country.
📈 One key stat: 100,000 volunteer hours were donated to these conservation projects, forming a vital backbone to sustain these environmental achievements.
💬 One key quote: “This and a feeling of real engagement with an amazing natural environment has been a huge psychological boost for me,” said Steve, a volunteer with the ‘White Cliffs and White Chalk’ National Trust project.
1️⃣ The big picture: The UK government allocated approximately $15 million to Natural England two years ago specifically to combat species decline. This investment has now yielded impressive results, with 150 struggling species showing recovery through 63 projects involving 78 different partners nationwide. Among the notable achievements is the first known natural propagation of the lady’s slipper orchid in the wild after more than three decades of dedicated work. The initiative created or enhanced nearly 700 acres of vital nesting islands for seabirds and installed over 56,000 plugs of essential food plants for butterflies to thrive in new habitats.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Extensive habitat creation has transformed thousands of acres across Britain into thriving ecosystems. Over 642 acres of flower-rich grassland meadows, 1,000 acres of floodplain grasslands, 874 acres of broadleaf woodland, and 240 acres of marsh have been created or restored. The initiative established 215 ponds and streams that now provide homes for water voles and the rare Eurasian bittern. The red-billed chough has returned to Kent with its first wild hatching in over 200 years. Meanwhile, 633 new breeding areas were created for diverse species including otters, dormice, bats, and various birds.
3️⃣ What’s next: Natural England will soon announce future plans to build on these conservation successes. The organization emphasizes that volunteer participation remains crucial for sustaining and expanding these environmental achievements. With the proven effectiveness of their approach, Natural England aims to develop strategies that continue protecting and enhancing biodiversity across the UK.
Read the full story here: Good News Network – Conservationist Hail Recovery of 150 Struggling Species Thanks to Projects by Natural England
