Grants for biodiversity projects on offer for fifth year
Our PEBBLE fund, ‘Projects that Explore Biodiversity Benefits in the Local Environment’, is now open to applications for any community groups or charities who want to encourage and enhance biodiversity.
Applications are invited for funding up to £10,000, from schools, youth groups, wildlife groups, charities or community organisations for any projects designed to improve, restore or create new habitats, and which benefit biodiversity, the environment and have a positive impact on the local community.
This is the fifth year of the PEBBLE fund and since it was launched over 41 hectares have been improved through these awards to support local projects in the South Staffs region.
Twenty three projects, covering 41 hectares (or 41 rugby pitches) have been helped by the PEBBLE fund over four years. Previous projects have included habitat restoration, tree planting and the removal of non-native invasive species which destroy habitats for our native wildlife.
"At South Staffs Water, we recognise the importance of the local environment, and the part we play in the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity. Increasing the variety of natural living things and the diversity of the habitats where they live not only benefits wildlife, it can also enhance local communities and our open spaces.”
Dan Clark, Water Resources and Environment Manager for South Staffs Water.
PEBBLE fund
Find out more about the PEBBLE fund and how to apply. Applications can be submitted until 1 September 2020.
Posted: 8 June 2020