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<p>Our aim is for more people, from all backgrounds, to engage with and spend time
in green and blue spaces in their everyday lives. We recognise the important role
that volunteers play in protecting and enhancing the natural environment. The Landscapes
Review has proposed expanding volunteering in our protected landscapes, and we fully
support this initiative.</p><p> </p><p>We are actively exploring various avenues to
support and promote volunteer engagement in nature conservation. For example, through
our Access For All programme, we are facilitating the purchase of specialist equipment
that enables volunteers of all abilities to take part in conservation activities.
This not only helps protect and enhance the natural environment but also contributes
to the volunteers' mental and physical well-being. The Wildlife Trusts are a key member
of our Access and Engagement Forum, where we discuss the progress and development
of this programme amongst others.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed to collaborating
with a wide range of organisations, including wildlife trusts, to encourage and facilitate
volunteering opportunities in the natural world.</p>
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