Projects to revitalise a river and restore an historic botanical gardens are boosted by the funding.
Two projects in the West Midlands have been awarded funding to help boost nature and landscape.In Birmingham, the Botanical Gardens has been given a development award of £590,000, with the potential to increase funding by £4.4m.Caz Bailey said the aim was to restore and revitalise the River Sherbourne
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust's project is to restore and revitalise the River Sherbourne, which runs through the heart of Coventry, creating new wetlands. Caz Bailey, from The Sherbourne Valley Project, said the scheme should be a "shining example of what it looks like to have more space for nature.""We're also going to be focusing on telling the story of the Sherbourne and why it's important and what it means to people."The Sherbourne Valley Project will also improve areas around the river
Funding to Birmingham Botanical Gardens will go towards a project to restore Edgbaston's grade II* listed estate.Sue Beardsmore, chair of trustees said: "Our uniquely biodiverse natural environment is one of the UK's most significant historic Botanic Gardens and part of Birmingham's richly diverse cultural history and way of life.
"This safe, peaceful space is part of the green heart of Birmingham and a hugely treasured place to the city and its communities."
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