{"id":22057,"date":"2019-03-19T17:22:28","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T17:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/newsachive\/?p=22057"},"modified":"2019-03-19T17:22:28","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T17:22:28","slug":"new-flagship-fund-for-nature-in-scotland-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=22057","title":{"rendered":"New flagship fund for nature in Scotland launched"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"website\"<\/a>A new fund of up to \u00a32 million to protect and enhance Scotland\u2019s nature has been launched.<\/h3>\n

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Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) writes:<\/p>\n

Scottish Natural Heritage has issued a call for ambitious ideas to improve habitats, safeguard species and encourage increased access to nature.\u00a0 Up to \u00a32million will be available through the two-year Biodiversity Challenge Fund, which was announced in the Scottish Government\u2019s programme for government last year. The first year of the fund is now open, with up to \u00a31million of investment available in 2019\/20.<\/p>\n

The funding will support large-scale projects that aim to deliver rapid change on the ground to increase the health and resilience of our natural environment. SNH is particularly seeking innovative ideas that will help our most at-risk habitats and species, including mammals and birds, connect existing nature reserves and protected areas and tackle invasive species.<\/p>\n

Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham launched the fund at SNH\u2019s Loch Leven National Nature Reserve, where she joined volunteers planting native broadleaf trees to attract red squirrels.\u00a0 Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham, said: \u2018Scotland is leading the way with work to protect our natural environment and we are committed to doing more to safeguard our biodiversity, species and habitats.\u00a0 I\u2019m delighted to launch this new fund of up to \u00a32 million, which should enable the creation and improvement of habitats across the country, providing vital support to some of our most vulnerable wildlife, as well as encouraging people to access and enjoy Scotland\u2019s incredible natural resources.\u2019<\/p>\n

SNH Chief Executive Francesca\u00a0 Osowska said: \u2018Our nature – from the green spaces in our towns and cities to our remote and wild mountains, islands, coasts and seas \u2013 is a precious national asset and a big part of what makes Scotland so special. Scotland has been recognised as a global front-runner for our efforts to tackle biodiversity loss and safeguard our natural heritage, with notable improvements to our marine environment, peatlands, rivers and woodlands in recent years.\u00a0 I\u2019m proud of the progress that has been made, but we are not complacent in the face of ongoing challenges such as climate change, habitat loss and invasive non-native species. This significant new investment will step up action by supporting ambitious projects to deliver concrete results and help protect our country\u2019s incredible natural resources for future generations.\u2019<\/p>\n

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