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Geodiversity and Nature Recovery Case Studies in the Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark

Awarded 17 Sep 2023

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Awarded17 Sep 2023
Value£4,103.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 8mo ago5mo term
Awarded 17 Sept 2023Expired 29 Feb 2024

Natural England awarded a contract to Tornillo Scientific for the production of a portfolio of four case studies based in the Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark.

The project aimed to illustrate the benefits and value of integrating geodiversity into nature recovery, building on the success of the Purple Horizons project.

Each case study focused on a different geo-site or group of sites and addressed a distinct nature recovery theme, with detailed reports including maps and photos.

The contract value was £4,103.

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