Trust renews appeal to save moorland

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has renewed an appeal to raise £1.2 million to restore and rewild 135 acres of land in the heart of Derbyshire.

The land at Middleton Moor, currently species-poor grassland, is nestled between Derbyshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves at Dunsley Meadows, Gang Mine, Rose End Meadows, Slinter Woods and Hopton Quarry.

Back in September, the trust launched its appeal to raise enough cash to secure the moor and complete a 1,000-acre corridor of nature-rich habitat, allowing nature to move freely and thrive across the landscape, while benefiting local communities.

It now has until 30 November to reach its target. So far, it has received over 1,600 donations – but is calling on the public to help raise the final funds.

Dave Savage, landscape recovery manager at Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, said: “We are so grateful for the support we have already received for this once in a lifetime opportunity and hope our appeal is successful in allowing us to create an oasis for wildlife, which future generations can come and enjoy.”

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