Rejected petition Help Preserve Rothbury Estate for Wildlife and Future Generations

We ask the UK Government to match donations raised by The Wildlife Trusts for the £30 million purchase of the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland, securing this 3,800-hectare landscape for wildlife, restoring nature on a national scale, and protecting it for people and future generations.

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The Rothbury Estate is one of the most important opportunities in decades to restore nature on a landscape scale. By helping The Wildlife Trusts secure this land, Government can protect vital habitats for species like curlew, red squirrel and otter, support local communities, and leave a lasting legacy for nature, people and climate.

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Date submitted 29 October 2025
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