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11 May 2006
The Great Fen Project gets a presidential visit
Stephen Fry makes his first visit in his new role
The well-known actor, author and broadcaster, Stephen Fry, visited the Great Fen Project in his new role as President on Friday 6 May. This was Stephen’s first visit to the Project since accepting the role.
Stephen grew up in this region, and decided to get involved with the Great Fen Project for many reasons, saying: “The Fens stand as one of the most misunderstood, neglected and extraordinary features of the British landscape. Not to mention beautiful.... They are a remarkable part of our (agri)cultural, historical and engineering history. I am very proud to be involved with a new drive to protect, understand and evangelise this unique part of our country”.
Great Fen Campaign Manager, Jane Cabutti said, “We are delighted that Stephen has accepted this role, and are certain that he will be an asset to the Project. We are very excited to be working with him”. Stephen’s role will help the Great Fen in its efforts to raise awareness and funding.
The Great Fen Project is one of Europe’s most important conservation initiatives, which aims to restore 37 square kilometres of wetland habitat to the Cambridgeshire fens. It will do this by reconnecting the existing National Nature Reserves: Woodwalton Fen and Holme Fen. As well as its obvious benefits for wildlife, the Great Fen will have a positive impact on the local economy by attracting new visitors to the area, and one of the driving concerns behind the project is climate change.
The Great Fen Project is a partnership between the Wildlife Trust, English Nature, the Environment Agency and Huntingdonshire District Council.
The Great Fen Project is a key project in the region, making significant contributions to the East of England’s biodiversity targets. For more information, please visit: www.greatfen.org.uk