Natural Connections

The Natural Connections project has been designed to enable people from local communities in north Northumberland to understand, appreciate and act to conserve and enhance their local environment.

A project officer will work directly with local communities and in partnership with other conservation organisations to provide education, training, practical volunteering opportunities, along with community events and opportunities for local people to improve local green spaces.

The project will seek to engage all community members regardless of background, age, ability and ethnicity in order to promote inclusion and social cohesion.

The suite of opportunities will combine to ensure that local communities value their own environment and take practical steps to maintain and improve it, and to support other organisations with similar aims.

Lead partner

Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Other partners

Northumberland National Park Authority, Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Fenton Centre

Action plans that the project helps to deliver

Built Environment
Gardens and Allotments
Recreational and Amenity Space

Start date

July 2006

End date

Dec 2009

Funded by

North Northumberland LEADER+, Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Sustainable Development Fund, Northumberland National Park Authority Sustainable Development Fund

Who to contact for further information

Anthony Johnston, People and Wildlife Officer
anthony.johnston@northwt.org.uk
0191 2846884