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Below is the Press Release today by the G7 Legacy Project for Nature Recovery.
G7
conference one year on: 26 ways Cornwall is being made greener, cleaner and better
Cornwall has seen 26 green
projects - all aimed at tackling the county's declining biodiversity and
restoring its natural environment - delivered in the last year since it hosted
the G7 conference.
The first year of the five-year
G7 Legacy Project for Nature Recovery ends in June 2022 and funding has been
secured for more exciting new projects and to progress the ambition of Natural
England, Cornwall Wildlife Trust and other partners to continue transforming
Cornwall.
The G7 Legacy Project is about
reconnecting habitats and ecosystems throughout mid-Cornwall, conserving and
even reintroducing rare species, while improving water quality and capturing
carbon.
Environment Secretary, George
Eustice, said: "The delivery of 26 projects to boost nature recovery across
Cornwall is a fitting legacy of our G7 presidency."
"We have already improved access to green spaces at Woodland Valley Farm and restored habitats for rare species at Goss Moor. In the next year, Cornwall
will continue to lead the way in supporting nature with projects including the
restoration of woodland and tackling invasive species."
Projects vary wildly in scope but each has the common theme of improving a location in Cornwall, ranging from a few square feet to thousands of hectares. Highlights include:
Wesley Smyth, Area Manager of
Natural England, said: "The G7 conference was an ambitious event so it is only
right that the legacy be equally ambitious and create a lasting legacy for
Cornwall.
"The variety of projects means
there is something for everyone, from investing in people like apprentices to
advisors, investing in better access to nature through improved nature trails
and car parks to investing in recovery and habitat recreation to bring
vulnerable species back from the brink."
The legacy project is now
entering its second year and will continue developing mid- and long-term
projects as well as creating new ones like:
The G7 Legacy Project is also
one of Natural England's Nature Recovery Projects which deliver nature recovery
at a landscape scale helping to tackle biodiversity loss, climate change and
improve public health and wellbeing.
Transforming 10,000ha of land under the G7 Legacy Project will see 440,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide captured as well as improvements to water quality and reduced flood risk. Ultimately, the project ambition is to see more than 21,000 hectares of land regenerated for nature in mid-Cornwall
Natural England
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
The G7 Legacy Project
for Nature Recovery
The G7 Legacy Project for
Nature Recovery is expected to take five years to complete depending on future
funding and will contribute to the UK's target to legally protect and improve
30% of land for nature by 2030.
Natural England, Cornwall
Wildlife Trust and Defra in partnership with others are aiming for the G7LPNR
to deliver a lasting legacy for nature and people by:
For more including a summary of
all the projects delivered so far see G7 Legacy Project for Nature Recovery | Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Nature Recovery
Projects in England
The other nature recovery
project areas include:
We are pleased to announce that the standing area in front of our first interpretation board by the Bird Lake has been improved and tidied up so that it no longer collects water following a spell of rain.
We are grateful to Park Leisure and their team who provided the materials and undertook the work involved.
Dear Friends of Par Beach member
We are looking for people to get involved as volunteers and help us record the wildlife found on the beach and rocky promontories of Par (think rock pooling for adults).
We aim to create a team of volunteers to help us carry out surveys in the future.
To help us train you, Cornwall Wildlife Trust are running a free training event on Spit Beach near Par on Saturday 21st May.
If you are interested in getting involved, please email contact@parbeach.com for more information. It would be great to get more members actively involved so if you are interested but can’t make the training day on 21st, do get in touch anyway.
WORK PARTY
Sunday 24th July 2022
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Clearing the Ragwort
Meet in the Main Car Park by access gate
At this time of year we clear ragwort from the eastern third of the dunes to reduce the risk of ragwort seeds being blown onto neighbouring farm land.
Please wear sensible footwear.
Tools are not required as ragwort is pulled by hand.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
WORK PARTY
Sunday 26th June 2022
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Clearing the Reed Path
Meet opposite the old white Entrance Hut
We shall be cutting back and opening up the Reed Path which gives access to a quiet area adjacent to the Bird Lake which is ideal for Bird Spotters.
Please wear sensible footwear.
We have hand tools, but do bring your own if you wish.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment
WORK PARTY
Sunday 29th May 2022
10.30 to 12.30 hrs
Cutting Back Selected Undergrowth
Meet at FoPB Beach Hut
We shall be cutting back selected undergrowth on the main and secondary dunes between the path from FoPB Hut and the Western Car Park.
Please wear sensible footwear.
We have hand tools, but do bring your own if you wish.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES
Refreshments will be available
Working hard for Par Beach and the Environment