Sir David Attenborough backs plan to buy estate
Summary
Sir David Attenborough is supporting a plan to raise £30 million to buy Rothbury Estate, a large area of land in England, to enhance wildlife and nature-friendly farming. Conservation groups are working to raise the funds within a year to prevent the land from being sold in pieces. The estate, home to various wildlife, offers potential for significant nature restoration and increased public access.Key Facts
- The aim is to raise £30 million to purchase Rothbury Estate, a 15-square-mile area in England.
- Sir David Attenborough supports the fundraising effort to enhance wildlife and nature-friendly farming.
- The estate includes former grouse moor, woodland, and farmland.
- About £8 million has already been raised from donations.
- Rothbury Estate contains habitats for rare wildlife like curlew, red squirrels, and critically endangered eels.
- Conservation plans include introducing large herbivores and enhancing public access.
- The estate was owned by the Duke of Northumberland's family for about 700 years.
- The project aims to create a 40-mile "wild" corridor from the coast to the Scottish border.
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