Historic England has designated a significant £68,435 grant towards a prominent nature recovery project on Hadrian’s Wall.

The initiative, known as the Hadrian's Wall: Recovering Nature project, is backed by the Northumberland National Park Authority.

The operation aims to restore habitats, increase wildlife populations, and foster public engagement with both the natural and historic environment.

The recovery project will focus primarily on the historic landscape north of Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site, in the area of Greenlee Lough.

This largest natural water body in Northumberland also incorporates several important historical sites such as stone circles, Roman forts, aqueducts, and camps.

The funds from Historic England will help fund a Landscape Recovery Engagement Officer, who will be responsible for coordinating heritage-related events, research, and public activities.

Thomas Gledhill of Historic England has highlighted the partnership between heritage and nature.

He said: "England's rural landscape is a jewel of our national heritage, formed by people living on and working the land over thousands of years.

"The Hadrian's Wall: Recovering Nature project is an exciting opportunity to showcase the link between heritage and nature, and to demonstrate the value of investing in both for the benefit of future generations."

Sarah Burn, head of engagement for Northumberland National Park, said: "Northumberland National Park Authority is delighted to be working with Historic England on our ambitious Hadrian’s Wall: Recovering Nature project.

"The Hadrian’s Wall area provides a wealth of opportunities for people to connect with the natural and historic landscape."

Ms Burn also referred to The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre, which is already working to ensure as many people as possible can engage with the landscape.

She said: "Through The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre, Northumberland National Park Authority has created opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to connect with the landscape and with this project, we can provide people with the opportunity to put their learning into practice, taking part in practical work exploring the relationship between people and landscape in the past, to inspire more people to understand how we can manage the landscape in the future."