Nearly £40,000 of grants will benefit wildlife and young people across the South Downs

New habitat for water voles, educational equipment for a children’s learning centre and a new wildlife corridor are among the beneficiaries of a grants boost from the South Downs National Park Trust.
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Seven projects across the National Park will receive grants from the charity, which is working to make the South Downs an even better place for nature and people.

Julie Fawcett, chairman of the South Downs National Park Trust, said: “It’s an honour to be able to announce this new round of grants as we know they will make a real difference and have far-reaching impacts.

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“Helping these kind of community-driven grassroots projects are what our charity is all about – helping wildlife flourish, allowing more people to access the countryside, and connecting young people with all the benefits of the natural world.”