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Funding has been secured for a large-scale pollinator project
24 young people completed a marine placement
For example, working with Kier Construction, we carefully researched and documented how improvements to grassland and hedgerow habitats along transport corridors can help species, particularly pollinators, to thrive and move through the landscape.
This research provided the evidence we needed to secure significant funding for a much larger-scale project to support planting for pollinators along road highways in north and west Cumbria.
This has already become a large project with nationwide potential – turn to page 28 to find out more about this exciting new project.
Practical conservation
Andrew’s giſt has also made a significant amount of practical work possible. For example, his funds helped to restore Ireland Moss (near Haverthwaite), and enabled the planting of juniper to a number of upland sites where it had disappeared.
Restoring habitats in the uplands is critical not only for biodiversity but also helps reduce downstream flooding. Andrew’s legacy, in part, supported a
Cumbria Wildlife Trust-led project called ‘Slow the Flow’ in conjunction with the Environment Agency. The findings of the work are informing the work of the Cumbria Flood Action Partnership and efforts for flood mitigation planning at sites across Cumbria.
Marine protection
Protecting the marvellous marine environment off our coastline is one of Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s top priorities. We have worked tirelessly to secure marine conservation zones and new protection for key sites in the sea as we do on land. This continuing work includes research and survey projects, standing up for marine wildlife locally, regionally and nationally and, importantly, raising awareness and appreciation of wildlife under the waves.
We have now secured the designation of four marine conservation zones in the Irish Sea; with a further six zones currently being proposed. Andrew’s generosity and foresight has again been a key part of making this marine work a reality by contributing match funding to other funding packages we receive from funders like the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.
Peatlands have been restored Lasting legacy
So far, the Andrew Holliday Fund has released £250,000, which has generated a further £4.5m of funding from other sources to benefit local wildlife. That is an immense contribution.
Of course, not everyone has the means to give such a generous giſt, but Andrew’s example does demonstrate how every legacy can achieve something great for the protection of wildlife in Cumbria. Every giſt in a Will received by Cumbria Wildlife Trust has the potential to achieve something bigger than you might ever expect – and something that will have a lasting impact.
If you would like to request more information about giſts in Wills, please contact Helen Duxbury on 01539 816300 or
helend@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
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