An animal sanctuary has unveiled plans for a new environmentally-friendly new headquarters.

The Wildlife Aid Foundation (WAF) showcased an artist’s impression of a new wildlife corridor and sanctuary, education and study facility and wildlife hospital and rehabilitation centre to be built between the M25 and the River Mole last week.

The charity, which is currently based in Randalls Road, Leatherhead, is yet to formally put in a planning application with Mole Valley District Council.

The WAF hopes to continue treating injured animals and return them to the wild, create a natural reserve for Surrey wildlife, inspire future generations and teach them about the importance of the natural world, and give vets access to information and techniques to help treat wildlife.

“The pioneering scheme aims to turn an unloved pocket of land adjacent to the M25 into a showcase wildlife refuge and wetlands habitat, with an education centre and internationally-acclaimed veterinary training facility,” a charity spokesman said.

“The project allows one of the country’s best-loved wildlife charities to continue its vital work saving British wildlife.

“Future generations will learn about the importance of ecology, and vets from around the world will access knowledge about wildlife care.”

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