Defra unveils £10m fund to drive private investment in nature projects

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Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund (NEIRF) promises £100,000 grants for woodland, peatland and habitat restoration projects that can then harness further private investment

A new £10m funding pot for nature-based projects that aim to tackle climate change, create and restore habitats, or improve water quality has been announced today by the Department for Environment, Food...

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