Major Rewilding Project Launched in Wales

A Welsh charity has acquired a significant tract of land in Ceredigion for a £2.2 million rewilding initiative, aiming to boost nature recovery efforts in the country.

15 Feb, 14:55 — 15 Feb, 14:55

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The Guardian15 Feb, 14:55

Charity buys £2.2m tract of land for Wales’ biggest rewilding project

Project in Ceredigion aims to help country catch up with large-scale nature recovery projects elsewhere in UK A Welsh charity has bought more than 480 hectares (1,195 acres) in Ceredigion to establish Cymru’s “flagship” rewilding project, helping the country catch up with large-scale nature recovery projects under way elsewhere in the UK. Tir Natur (Nature’s Land), founded in 2022, announced it had acquired the site at Cwm Doethie in Elenydd, or the Cambrian mountains, after a fundraising drive launched last year raised 50% of the £2.2m purchase price. A philanthropic bridging loan enabled the sale. Continue reading...

By Bethan McKernan Wales correspondent

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