England’s government has announced a £90 million investment in wildlife recovery, the largest ever direct funding for threatened species. £60 million will be spent over three years on the Species Recovery Programme, run by Natural England, and an additional £30 million will support recovery projects on the national forest estate. The programme funds habitat restoration, captive breeding and species reintroductions to address habitat loss and protect ecosystems such as ancient woodland and chalk streams. Early indications suggest funding will cover a range of species from birds to beetles, moths, mammals, spiders, snails and seahorses. Successful projects for 2026‑2029 will be confirmed in May, with past successes including red‑billed chough, black grouse and water vole.
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