THE Lancashire Wildlife Trust believes county council cuts will have a ‘major impact’ on nature.

The trust has said that Lancashire County Council’s plans to lose more than 2,000 jobs in the next two years will have a ‘major knock-on effect’ on the voluntary sector.

Chief executive Anne Selby said: “We understand that local authorities and Government organisations have no choice but to make reductions — the fear is that environment will take the brunt. “We are receiving many offers to take over land and parks. This shows that the Wildlife Trust is held in high esteem.

"It involves recruiting volunteers. Without funding this is difficult.

“Enormous volunteer effort has gone into schemes that help grow surplus food, collect and distribute to those most in need.” “Our capacity to support projects like this is under threat because it is difficult to get funding.”