Rare coastal grassland restoration completed
Almost £1m is spent successfully restoring magnesian limestone grasslands in County Durham.
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Almost £1m is spent successfully restoring magnesian limestone grasslands in County Durham.
A £1 million initiative led by Durham County Council and the Heritage Coast Partnership has successfully restored magnesian limestone coastal grasslands along the Durham Heritage Coast, enhancing habitats for various wildlife species.
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