800-year-old duke’s 9,400-acre estate set for wildlife after £30m fundraiser

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 £30 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.