Wetlands

A market engagement event to discuss the proposal is being held on Friday online.

Emma Hardy said the North Cave wetlands should serve as an example of how to alleviate flooding.

King's Quay, near Wootton Bridge, has been bought by the James Tuttiett Charitable Trust.

A monitoring project reveals 283 males counted in 2024, a rise of 20% in 12 months.

Warmer temperatures mean the swans no longer need to travel as far to reach ice-free wetlands.

The seeds found between sediment layers have now germinated to bring back ancient aquatic plants.

The areas accredited are the Minquiers, Ecrehous, Pater Nosters and the south-east coast.

Durham Wildlife Trust wants to raise enough money to transform the fields into wetland.