Worcestershire Wildlife Trust launches £3.6 million habitat restoration project
What happened
The Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is launching a £3.6 million conservation project called A Network for Nature, which covers 418 square kilometres of east Worcestershire and includes the historic Forest of Feckenham. The initiative seeks to reconnect fragmented habitats and expand Trench Wood, an ancient woodland nature reserve, by acquiring approximately 45 hectares of adjoining land at Trench Farm. The project received an initial grant of £94,815 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund in October 2025.
Why it matters
The project represents a large-scale investment in nature restoration, requiring collaboration with farmers, landowners, schools, and businesses. The Trust plans to restore wildflower meadows and traditional woodland pasture, which impacts local land use and requires coordination with local authorities and government policy.
Who's involved
- DominiqueDominique, the new CEO of the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
- WorcestershireThe county where the habitat restoration project is taking place
- Worcestershire County CouncilLocal government body that may be involved in project planning and coordination
- NFUAgricultural body whose segment of business may be affected by land use changes
- governmentGovernment body whose policy support and funding may be required for the project
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- governmentSpeculative
Government might be required to provide policy support and funding to align with the conservation goals.
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The entities involved
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Worcestershire
non-metropolitan county in the West Midlands of England