Duke's Estate on Sale: Wildlife Charity Eyes $40M Conservation Opportunity

Sir David Attenborough supports a £30 million appeal by The Wildlife Trusts to purchase and conserve a vast estate in Rothbury, UK, emphasizing the importance of protecting wildlife habitats.

• The Wildlife Trusts is leading an initiative to raise £30 million ($40 million) to acquire and conserve a significant land estate in Rothbury, which includes vital moorland and woodland habitats.
• Supported by broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough, the campaign aims to secure the estate for wildlife conservation, benefiting local ecosystems and the River environment.
• The acquisition will enhance conservation efforts in the region, safeguarding habitats for various species and promoting biodiversity in Northumberland through Northumberland Wildlife Trusts involvement.