The National Trust has said it is facing ‘challenging timescales’ to complete the work needed for an “essential” new project at Wicken Fen nature reserve.

The charity has received funding from the government to undertake a peatland restoration project at the nature reserve.

The National Trust said the project will not only help tackle climate change, but also provide a “dynamic wetland habitat”.

The organisation has asked East Cambridgeshire District Council for planning permission to undertake the work needed for the project, but has said it is facing “challenging” timescales, which means it needs to start work in just a few months.