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The Mineral Valleys Project

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The Mineral Valleys Project is a £5.2m Natural England led environmental regeneration programme that runs between 2003 and 2008.

The Project is funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £2.8m which is matched by 50 organisations in the Mineral Valleys Partnership. It consists of a series of initiatives in west County Durham, restoring natural habitats, encouraging wildlife and increasing access to the countryside and its heritage for everyone to enjoy.

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Aims and objectives

Across the 14 initiatives there are 6 broad aims and objectives, these are:

  • To enhance the natural and cultural heritage
  • To improve physical access
  • To improve intellectual access to heritage
  • To build skills and knowledge
  • To build capacity in the community
  • To benefit the local economy

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