Funding for unlocking the economic potential of Natural Assets
Natural Assets is a £2 million grant scheme funded by Advantage West Midlands and delivered by Natural England, for unlocking the economic potential of natural assets in the West Midlands. This is an opportunity to improve and maintain neglected natural space for the benefit of biodiversity, people, new businesses, job availability and property value.
Projects funded by Natural Assets must take place on or link to the Region’s natural assets. The potential benefits include:
• Attracting visitors to the area;
• Creating and safeguarding jobs;
• Enhancing urban and rural publically accessible natural spaces;
• Creating sustainable business opportunities linked to the natural environment;
• Making better places to live and work by reducing air and noise pollution;
• Tackling climate change;
• Reducing flood risk;
• Increasing productivity by enhancing workers’ surroundings;
• Improving wellbeing and health through high quality recreational spaces;
• Engaging young people in nature-based opportunities for learning, enjoyment
and employment.
For further information please contact
Ruth Metcalfe on 0300 0603951, or Angela Hennell on 0300 0601191
or email naturalassets@naturalengland.org.uk
