Cash Boost for UK Wildlife

The government conservation agency will give £5.5m to projects that will protect England’s endangered wildlife, it was announced yesterday.

Groups including the RSPB, National Trust and Wildlife Trusts will be given money for the conservation of natterjack toads, fritillary butterflies and sharks.

Wetlands areas around the country and marine species on the Isle of Scilly will also profit from extra funding.

Natural England chairman Sir Martin Doughty said, "We want to improve the fortunes of some of our most precious species and habitats and today's funding will help our conservation partners meet these challenges.