The Surrey Wildlife Trust has received £426,000 from an investment fund.
The funding from Coast to Capital means the charity can deliver a nature recovery network between Redhill and Godstone. The growth fund will enable Surrey Wildlife Trust to create and manage woodlands, rivers, ponds and hedgerows in the 1,400 hectare Holmesdale area, which will provide recreational space for people to enjoy for their health and wellbeing. It will also create new jobs and develop environmental skills such as species surveying, and planting through volunteer projects.