Wildlife Trusts buy Rothbury estate in largest land sale in England in 30 years
by Helena Horton Environment reporter from on (#6RTYG)
Charities plan to create flagship for nature recovery on 3,850-hectare portion of estate sold by Duke of Northumberland's son
The Wildlife Trusts have bought part of the Duke of Northumberland's son's estate in the largest land sale in England for 30 years.
Marketed by its estate agents as a paradise for those with a penchant for sporting pursuits, from world-class fishing on the illustrious River Coquet to pheasant and grouse shooting", Rothbury estate has now been bought by the federation of charities, which plans to restore it for nature.
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