The Gloucestershire-based trust hopes to create and restore 100,000 hectares of wetlands.
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust has been granted £20,000 to support its Blue Recovery Fund and enable the creation and restoration of UK wetlands.
The Gloucestershire based charity helps to protect, create and restore wetlands for wildlife and people across the UK.WWT have an ambition to create and restore 100,000 hectares of wetlands across the UK by 2050.Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships at WWT, Pete Lee, said: "We will use the funding to help create a wetlands habitat at The Meads down in Bridgwater.
"We are also looking into research work, at mapping the entire UK and where wetlands could be created and where they would make the most impact." Mr Lee expressed the vital role wetlands and their ecosystems play in protecting against the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss, but also the positive impact the habitat can have on our mental and physical health.Wetland habitats can have a positive impact on people's wellbeing, as well as in protecting against climate change"Each small project becomes a case study which encourages investment and landowners to take action, and work towards our big target.
Since 2019, Benefact Group have donated over £4.75m to more than 2,200 charities through the Movement for Good Awards.More than 900 charities applied for the funding which is being put towards the advancement of education and skills, rural and community development, heritage, arts and culture, and climate change and environment.
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