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• Breeding Birds Surveys – Peak District moorlands, update
  The following statement has been released by Moors for the Future Partnership and Natural England, following the publication of bird surveys in October 2019:
• Volunteers brave the elements to plant sphagnum moss
  A major planting project in the Staffordshire Moorlands will help to improve water quality and create more species-rich moors. Staff and volunteers from the South West Peak Landscape Partnership took part in a week-long sphagnum moss planting project.
• First projects receive funding through new Peak District National Park Foundation
  Wildlife, hedgerow conservation and hydro electricity projects are the first to benefit from funds through the new Peak District National Park Foundation. Grants have been awarded through the Foundation’s #70kfor70 campaign, which launched during National Parks Week in April.
• New National Park ‘Ambassador’ centres are bringing the story of the Peak District to life for the region’s young people
  A range of outdoor activity, education and residential centres from around the region have become Peak District National Park ‘Ambassador Centres’.
• Peak District is breath of fresh air for refugees and asylum seekers
  Refugees and asylum seekers pulled on their wellies to enjoy their first experience of the Peak District National Park. The visit was organised by Peak District National Park ranger Sally Wheal and colleagues Rob Kenning and Pete Bush, along with Derby-based charity Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity (DRS).