Cambridge Nature Network

In May 2021 the Cambridge Nature Network was launched with a long-term vision for Cambridge to have significant areas of downland, fens, meadows, waterways and woodlands around it, where nature can recover and thrive and where people can experience a wilder countryside and nature on their doorstep.

Soon after, funding was secured from the government’s Green Recovery Fund (£249k) and Natural England’s Nature Recovery Programme (£238k) and this has helped to drive the Cambridge Nature Network vision. The grants are helping to support 24 nature recovery projects, of which 18 are at or near completion.

The range of organisations and people involved in these projects is really inspiring, it includes local charities, local councils, community groups, local landowners, schools, contractors and individual people helping to plant trees and sow seeds.

The projects range from creating new woodlands, wetlands and meadows, to working with school children to provide nature in their grounds, to helping landowners and communities take their own action and connecting people to nature through a Cambridge Nature Festival.

More information: https://cambridgenaturenetwork.org/