Reaching the global final – what a Thiess Riverprize nomination means for nature recovery 

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By Helen Kirkby, NE Deputy Director for Cumbria Last night in Brisbane, the Cumbrian River Restoration Partnership Programme didn't win the Thiess International Riverprize, but reaching the final alongside projects from Chicago, Albania and the western USA represents something extraordinary …

Facilitation Fund 2017- £800,000 to help flood-hit farm groups

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Beautiful Langdale Fell showing signs of recovery

Brian McDonald, project manager for Natural England’s Facilitation Fund, tells us about the £800K that has just been announced to help landowners in flood-stricken areas manage their land. 2017: The Facilitation Fund flood round Spring has sprung and green shoots …