GRAHAM Jones, Hyndburn and Haslingden MP, showed his support for the creation of a 'nature recovery network'.

Mr Jones has backed the initiative, which aims to support green areas in towns cities and the countryside.

Mr Jones said: ā€œIā€™m proud to support a nature recovery network.

"We all enjoy being in wild places and we know that spending time in nature can make us happier and healthier.

"I support the Wildlife Trusts' vision where contact with wildlife is part of our everyday lives and

communities can enjoy the benefits of an improved natural environment.ā€

A trust spokesman said wild places are more scarce, smaller and more isolated and there is also less nature and greenery in the places where we live and work.

Stephanie Hilborne chief executive of the Wildlife Trusts said: "Nature is valuable for its own sake and is the foundation of our society and of our economy.

"Yet our wildlife has declined over the years and urgently needs our support in order to recover.

"By building a Nature Recovery Network, supported by wildlife-friendly farming and planning policies, we will guarantee future generations the benefits that a nature-rich environment brings and they deserve."