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£50K Fund Boosts Conservation for Rediscovered Spider Species

4/23/2026

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The Nottinghamshire conservation project received £50,458 in government funding to protect the diamond-backed spider.
The diamond-backed spider was rediscovered in 2017 at Clumber Park after being thought extinct.
The National Trust will collaborate with the British Arachnological Society to study the spider's behavior.
Future plans include genetic analysis and surveys in nearby heathlands.
Lead ranger Gareth Jones emphasized the goal of helping the spider thrive.

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The Nottinghamshire conservation project received £50,458 in government funding to protect the diamond-backed spider.
The diamond-backed spider was rediscovered in 2017 at Clumber Park after being thought extinct.
The National Trust will collaborate with the British Arachnological Society to study the spider's behavior.
Future plans include genetic analysis and surveys in nearby heathlands.
Lead ranger Gareth Jones emphasized the goal of helping the spider thrive.