Northumberland”s Ashington Community Woodland has been included in a new Natural England scheme aimed at giving the population of the UK the ability to explore the countryside.
It is one of 12 new projects that will share over £2.5 million of funding as part of the body”s National Lottery-funded Access to Nature programme.
Those staying in Northumberland holiday cottages may see promotion of the 133 -hectare site increase as a result of the money, which will be used to run a series of events and workshops at what is one of the largest reclamation sites in Europe.
Chief executive of Natural England Helen Phillips said it is important to ensure enjoying the environment is an "entitlement, not a luxury".
"We are delighted that … we are able to support a further series of innovative and exciting community projects," she added.
Improving opportunities to enjoy the natural world is one of the responsibilities of the body, which also designates national park areas and manages green farming schemes.
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