The £975,000 project to restore rare coastal grasslands in Durham, led by Durham County Council and the Heritage Coast Partnership, has been successfully completed. The initiative focused on restoring magnesian limestone grasslands between Nose's Point near Seaham and Blackhall Rocks. Funding from the government's Species Survival Fund was allocated to protect local plants, insects, and birds, with community engagement being a key aspect. The project was one of only 20 nationally funded efforts aimed at halting species decline by 2030. Over the course of the project, volunteers, schools, and local groups participated in nearly 100 events, including wildlife surveys and large-scale plantings. Notably, 21,000 trees and shrubs were planted at Tina's Haven nature reserve in Horden, improving 11 kilometers of paths. Councillor Kyle Genner expressed delight at the project's outcomes, highlighting its contribution to restoring grasslands and enhancing habitats for wildlife. Eric Wilton, general manager at the National Trust - Derwent, Wear and Coast, praised the project's community impact, noting it fostered a sense of pride and stewardship for the coastal environment.