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The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund – Grants of up to £13500 for community groups based in Scotland “…to inspire, encourage, and enable communities to explore and deliver ambitious ecosystem restoration projects locally. It also seeks to raise awareness about the importance of local ecosystem restoration and address barriers faced by community-led efforts.” Deadline 3 July! To apply for this funding, you must be a not-for-profit community-led organisation based in a specific geographic area in Scotland. Your project must focus on one (or more) parts of ecosystem restoration. These are:  Connecting nature corridors Habitat and species restoration Freshwater and wetland restoration Coastal and marine initiatives Control of invasive non-native species impacting on nature Enhancing and connecting nature within villages, towns, or cities More at https://lnkd.in/e5XYAzA3 NatureScot #naturerestoration #ecosystemrestoration #ecologicalrestoration Inspiring Scotland

Bird Key, a pristine slice of Biscayne Bay, hits the market at $31.5M. 🌊 This sale raises the question: conservation or development?  Let's discuss responsible island investing. #SustainableDevelopment #RealEstateInvestment #MiamiProperties

🌿 Exciting News: South Coast Natural Resource Management Inc. Joins Forces with Nature Positive Economy CRC 🌏 We're proud to announce that South Coast NRM has partnered with the Nature Positive Economy CRC, marking a pivotal step towards fostering a sustainable and thriving South Coast region in Western Australia. 🤝 Partnership for a Sustainable Future: South Coast NRM, a leader in natural resource management, is dedicated to enhancing the region's natural and cultural assets. This partnership leverages their expertise in sustainable land use, habitat restoration, and community-led conservation efforts. 🌱 Driving Positive Change Together: This collaboration is fuelled by the mutual goal of transitioning to a nature-positive economy, emphasising the importance of environmental accounts that include First Nations cultural values. Together, we aim to attract investment in ecological restoration aligned with economic growth. 🔍 Meet the Team Behind the Vision: Luke Bayley, CEO of South Coast NRM, brings over 20 years of experience in conservation and community development. Johanna Tomlinson, Executive Manager - Operations, combines her extensive background in agriculture and natural resource management with a passion for regional communities. 🌍 A United Vision for Conservation and Community: Join us as we celebrate this partnership and the opportunities it presents for significant environmental and socio-economic benefits. Together, we're paving the way for a sustainable, nature-positive future. Discover more about our joint initiatives and the impact we aim to create: https://lnkd.in/gXPqqHYZ #NaturePositiveEconomyCRC #SouthCoastNRM #SustainableFuture #Conservation #Partnership

🌳🏙️ Act now for the chance to secure funding through the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) initiative! This initiative aims to plant trees strategically across municipalities, enhancing urban canopies for a greener, healthier future. Don’t miss out—apply by October 15, 2024, to be considered for the fall 2025 planting season: https://bit.ly/4dLzHaP ➖ Federation of Canadian Municipalities | Green Municipal Fund | Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | Logement, Infrastructures et Collectivités Canada | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

'Coetiroedd Bach: Tiny Forests in Wales' "A grant scheme intended to create Tiny Forests, as part of the Welsh Government’s National Forest" I heard about the above during a meeting of the Welsh Housing Decarbonisation Community of Practice this morning and thought it might be of interest to others: "Is this the right scheme for you? *Do you own or manage land in Wales, or have written permission from the landowner to apply to this scheme? *Are you looking to create a Coetir Bach/Tiny Forest that adheres to Earthwatch’s principles? *Can you involve the community with the creation and management of your woodland site? *Do you require a grant of up to £40,000 for one site, or up to £250,000 for multiple sites? If you answered yes to these questions, then Coetiroedd Bach/Tiny Forests in Wales scheme is for you." Closing date for grant applications is 8th May 2024. Here's a link to the details: Coetiroedd Bach: Tiny Forests in Wales | The National Lottery Heritage Fund #tinyforests #nationalforestwales #woodland #landscape #biodiversity Earthwatch Europe Heritage Lottery Fund

Action for nature is already happening on the ground in Sussex but isn't always visible. 🌱 🐝 In recent meetings with #FarmerClusters across Sussex, the Local Nature Recovery Strategy team have heard about interventions taken to improve habitats and support species, at the same time as running a business. That these aren't known more broadly or celebrated is because land managers are busy getting on with it. The purpose of #LocalNatureRecoveryStrategies for Sussex is to identify opportunities for nature's recovery, but to do that, it’s important we know where we're actually starting from. 🎯 If you're a farmer, community group, organisation or land manager use the tool to MapYourActions for nature. Whether they are large or small, in progress, implemented or planned, the Sussex LNRS team want to hear about them! Find out more and register to add your projects to the map: https://shorturl.at/GCcPF

The UK’s diverse #marine and #coastal #ecosystems play a critical role in underpinning our economy, health and wellbeing, but they are increasingly threatened by growing pressures. #NaturalCapitalMarkets provide a route to unlock much-needed #PrivateFinance to safeguard and restore our vital marine and coastal environments. Today we’ve published a first-of-its-kind roadmap to bring us one step closer to establishing high-integrity marine natural capital markets in the UK, building on existing actions across the country. This Roadmap, funded by The Crown Estate, Blue Marine Foundation, Crown Estate Scotland, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and University of Portsmouth and developed by Finance Earth and Pollination, was co-designed through a year-long initiative involving more than 200 UK and international stakeholders. It sets out recommendations and key actions for developing high-integrity markets that can support the conservation and restoration of the UK’s vital marine and coastal environments, delivering real, measurable value to people and nature. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e6CWunsH

👏Thrilled to witness the increasing acknowledgment of the value of Marine Natural Capital! 🌱Roadmaps like this are paving the way to facilitate private investment in the preservation of our essential marine ecosystems 🌊 #marinehabitats #NaturalCapitalMarkets #restoreouroceans

It likely comes as no surprise that when an organization, whose sole focus is on bettering the ecosystem we live in, would require an application that allows them to focus on just this. Come see how we designed a sleek application which allows the team at Forests Ontario to distribute trees to local communities. https://bit.ly/3tX1ItD

Unlocking the Potential: The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is more than just a government initiative; it's a pathway to cultivating sustainable growth. With CRP, landowners not only safeguard the environment but also nurture their investment for generations to come. Discover how CRP can transform your farmland into a thriving legacy. Learn more with Old Drake. 📱(713) 208-9683