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Bid to restore rare Atlantic rainforest secures £6m lottery grant

A bid to restore the rare Atlantic rainforest has secured a £6m lottery grant. Hubs offering training in conservation work will be set up in Torridon, Morvern and mid-Argyll.

Original reporting: BBC · Science & Environment · 1 min read

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Why this is good news

The £6m grant provides targeted funding for restoration of the rare Atlantic rainforest and for establishing conservation training hubs in the named areas. That support should enable local restoration activity and provide training opportunities for people in Torridon, Morvern and mid-Argyll.

What happens next

How will progress be measured and who will be eligible to access the conservation training hubs in Torridon, Morvern and mid-Argyll?

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