Greenbooth Nature Reserve is located in a secluded part of the Peak District National Park between Whaley Bridge, Buxton and Rainow. The Trust plans to create another jewel in the crown in this wild landscape, providing a haven for wildlife to thrive.
The public have been donating to the appeal since April 2022, by helping to buy and rewild 3mx3m squares of land. Now that the nature reserve has been bought, donors will be sent a digital certificate with the precise location of their patch, using what3words.
The Trust will now put together a restoration plan to safeguard its future as a refuge for wildlife. The plan includes:
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Enhancing the grassland mosaic for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
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Creating features that benefit waders and ground nesting birds, like curlew and lapwing which are known to breed close to the site.
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Creating woodland and scattered scrub along the steeper valley sides, providing food and shelter for mammals and birds, like tawny owls.
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Restoring field boundaries to ensure the character of the landscape is preserved.
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Continuing to work in partnership with neighbouring farmers and landowners to further our work in our Pennine Fringe living landscape.
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Charlotte Harris, CEO of Cheshire Wildlife Trust says:
“We launched our ambitious land purchase appeal in April 2022 and since then we’ve overcome some obstacles and setbacks to reach where we are today. We’re over the moon to finally buy our new nature reserve and it’s all down to the generosity and patience of our supporters. We’re so grateful for their support. We can’t wait to get started and bring wildlife back to Greenbooth Nature Reserve.”
Cheshire Wildlife Trust has an ambitious goal to see 30% of land and sea protected and well managed for nature by 2030. To do this, they aim to increase the area of land in their care. The purchase of this new 30-acre site brings them closer to this goal.
There is still a chance to be part of this brand-new nature reserve. By donating before midnight on Sunday 9th June, you can dedicate a 3mx3m at Greenbooth Nature Reserve and receive a digital certificate with its exact location!