Threatened bee species get lifeline through coastal habitat project
She added: "The initiative includes new wildflower meadows, restored woodland edges, enhanced hedgerows and urban habitat improvements in community spaces and allotments."Natural England said the project demonstrated the impact of government investment in species recovery, with the project forming part of Natural England's £13m Species Recovery Programme Capital Grants Scheme.It said the grant had funded 63 conservation projects in England between August 2023 and March 2025, directly targeting the most threatened wildlife.A spokesperson added: "The initiative demonstrates how community involvement can deliver conservation outcomes for England's most vulnerable wildlife. "Comprehensive bee surveys will monitor the success of habitat enhancements and track population recovery of the target species."
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