The environmental projects have been awarded money from Broadland District Council’s Future for Nature Fund.
The fund supports initiatives which restore natural habitats, capture carbon and improve public access to green spaces.
The successful projects picked to get money from the council’s fund, include:
• Strumpshaw Parish Council – Enhancing a footpath to create a circular walk around Buckenham Woods.
• Wroxham Parish Council – Planting and maintaining a wildflower meadow and natural shrubs at Caen Meadow.
• South Walsham Parish Council – Regenerating an existing pond with support from local volunteers.
• Little Plumstead Walled Garden Community Shop and Café – Restoring woodland and improving access to greenspace behind the Walled Garden.
• Cantley Parish Council – Restoring an existing pond forming part of a circular walking route.
• Reedham Parish Council – Restoring the Reedham Woodland Walk for the public’s use.
• Brundall Parish Council – Creating a new pond at Brundall Countryside Park.
• Ringland Parish Council – Restoring one ghost pond and two existing ponds.
• Old Catton Horticultural Club – Creating tree lined avenues in Oakfield Gardens.
• St Faiths Community Volunteer Group – Regenerating woodland by re establishing drainage ditches and clearing invasive species.
• Aylsham Town Council – Improving public access to green spaces through the Aylsham Green Spaces Trail.
• Lingwood Community Garden Group – Establishing a new community garden with orchard and a public footpath.
• Hellesdon Parish Council – Extending an existing mini forest and adding new shrub areas to support wildlife.
Green councillor Jan Davis, Broadland District Council’s portfolio holder for environmental excellence, said: “The Future for Nature Fund empowers our communities to take action for the environment.
“These projects not only protect and restore vital habitats but also create accessible green spaces for residents to enjoy for generations to come.
“I am delighted to support our local councils and volunteer groups, together, we are building a greener, healthier and more resilient Broadland.”
The projects will share £50,804 from the Future for Nature Fund, with a further £10,000 provided through Section 106 developer contributions, bringing the total investment to more than £60,000.
