After 800 years with one family, 9,500-acre UK estate bought for wildlife with 25,000 donors' help
Source: Times of India
Category: General
Region: UK
Published: November 10, 2026 at 05:30
๐ Summary
The Rothbury Estate in Northumberland has successfully been bought for nature conservation, thanks to the generous contributions of over 25,000 supporters from across 50 countries, amassing nearly ยฃ30 million. The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust will oversee restoration efforts, plan a nature corridor, and engage with local farmers to align conservation with farming. This purchase heralds a fresh chapter of conservation initiatives and community involvement.