"Ambitious" plans announced for largest ever nature recovery project in Cornwall
Cornwall Wildlife Trust have launched a fundraising appeal for the scheme on Helman Tor
Last updated 27th Apr 2023
An ambitious plan to create the largest ever nature recovery scheme in the Duchy has been announced by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
They've launched a fundraising appeal to help with costs for the project at Helman Tor nature reserve.
The money will be used towards buying specialised monitoring equipment, expertise, improved public access, and some large, hardy herbivores.
They hope to give nature the space to regenerate naturally with the help of large herbivores and beavers.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Head of Conservation, Cheryl Marriott, said: "Rewilding can lead to rapid positive results, with species returning and thriving.
"It could play an important role in Cornwall on sites like Helman Tor, complemented by the hard work of farmers in the wider landscape producing our food in even more regenerative ways.
"We have made Helman Tor nature reserve bigger thanks to generous donations, now we need to make it better. We hope that the people of Cornwall will come together to help us achieve our bold ambition."
The Trust say the plans will play a major part in getting Cornwall on track to achieve the target, set worldwide, of protecting 30% of land, rivers and seas for nature by 2030.