Wildlife Trusts hit £30m target to buy and rewild huge Northumberland estate
Summary
The Wildlife Trusts have raised £30 million to buy the 3,800-hectare Rothbury estate in Northumberland. The trust plans to restore and expand habitats, support wildlife and create a nature corridor, while also encouraging nature tourism in the area.Key Facts
- The fundraising campaign began two years ago after the estate was put up for sale by Max Percy, the Duke of Northumberland’s youngest son.
- The estate covers more than 3,800 hectares, nearly 15 square miles.
- The campaign received £17 million from members of the public, according to Northumberland Wildlife Trust chief executive Mike Pratt.
- The estate includes hills, moorland, woodlands, the River Coquet and farmland.
- The trust hopes to support species already present and help species such as water voles return.
- The long-term plan is for the estate to anchor a 40-mile nature corridor between Druridge Bay and nature reserves near the Scottish-English border.
- Volunteers are helping with wildlife monitoring, including recordings of animal sounds and planned earthworm counts.
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