Conservation groups raise £5.5m towards purchase of Northumberland's Rothbury Estate
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Conservation groups raise £5.5m towards purchase of Northumberland's Rothbury Estate

26 Aug 2026 · Originally published 26 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Rothbury Estate donations help bid move closer
The Wildlife Trusts have secured £5.5m in new pledges, bringing them within £4m of the £30m needed to purchase the 3,800-hectare Rothbury Estate. Acquiring the land will allow the organisations to restore bogs and promote nature-friendly farming across the site, securing a significant area for local wildlife.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Northumberland
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