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Northumberland Wildlife Trust
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We protect and enhance the region's precious wildlife and landscapes, and empower people to pull on their wellies and get stuck into nature - join us today!
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Humanity's future depends on strong, resilient ecosystems.🌳🐿️🐝🌱🦋

We've written a report with partners including @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social presenting a big-picture ecosystem approach to restoring nature.

Read it here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Nature recovery requires whole-ecosystem action
With one in six species threatened with extinction in the UK, senior ecologists are calling for an ecosystem approach to halt nature decline.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Engagement & Fundraising to join our Senior Leadership Team.

www.nwt.org.uk/jobs/directo...
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Sir David Attenborough has joined the Rothbury appeal to protect 3,800 hectares of wild Northumberland 🏞️

A once in a generation chance to secure this precious landscape.

Together we can protect it forever. You can donate here: www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...

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Sir David Attenborough - The Rothbury Estate for Nature and Nation
YouTube video by Northumberland Wildlife Trust
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November 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Charities’ plans for historic Rothbury Estate gain support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to kickstart vital work on the ground - @NorthWildlife.bsky.social
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Charities’ plans for historic Rothbury Estate gain support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to kickstart vital work on the ground
The Wildlife Trusts alongside Northumberland Wildlife Trust have received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Rothbury Estate, it was announced today.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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A few pictures for Red Squirrel Awareness Week @uksquirrelaccord.bsky.social @northwildlife.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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This #RedSquirrelAwarenessWeek we’re asking you to #RaiseForReds! 🐿️

Our woodland wonders need us - our native red squirrels are in danger of extinction.

Join 'Friends of the Red Squirrel' or donate today to protect our beloved red squirrels, find out more 👉 www.nwt.org.uk/raise-reds #DontBeShy!
October 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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🎉 Thank you! 🎉

Our Rothbury Estate Match Appeal is 100% funded thanks to your generosity in September! 💚

Another big step for nature & towards our goal: keeping the Rothbury Estate whole for all time.

Still a way to go – but we’re getting there. 🌿
October 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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⏳ 1 week to go!

Thanks to your generosity, we’re so close to unlocking £100k to protect Rothbury Estate. Help us make one final push to keep the land whole, safeguard wildlife & honour its heritage. 🌿

Donate here:- wildlifetrusts.org/rothbury-mat...

#NatureForFuture
September 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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🎉 We’re 80% of the way to our £100k Rothbury Estate Match Appeal target! 💚

Over £80k raised already - every gift takes us closer to unlocking full matched funding & securing the whole estate for nature & people. 🌿

👉 Donate today: wildlifetrusts.org/rothbury-mat...

🙏 Thank you for your support!
September 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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#wildflowerhour Sea Buckthorn at Low Hauxley @northwildlife.bsky.social Amazing how Sea Buckthorn doesn't have more cultural significance in the autumn in UK.
September 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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For this week’s #WilderWednesday post, we have a blog for you written by one of our Wilder Northumberland Network Members – Earsdon Hill Farm! Click the link below to read more!
www.nwt.org.uk/blog/silent-...
September 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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🎉 Woooah, we’re halfway there! 🎉

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised over half of our £75k target for the Rothbury Estate Match Appeal 💚

Every donation brings us closer to unlocking full matched funding, securing this special place!

Donate today 👉 www.wildlifetrusts.org/rothbury-mat... 🙏
September 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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🏃❤️ A huge thank you to our Great North Runners!

With your efforts and amazing supporters, we’ve raised almost £7,000 🌿✨

Every step helps protect local wildlife & wild places – you’re all champions in our eyes! 🏆

#GreatNorthRun | #InspiredByGreatness
September 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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🌿💚 Incredible! In just 2 days we’ve raised £21,383 – that’s 29% of our £75k target to save Rothbury’s wild landscape.

Every £1 you give this Sept = £2 for nature 🌱✨

Help us keep the momentum - donate now 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/rothbury-mat...

#SaveRothbury #NatureForFuture
September 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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🐱 @northwildlife.bsky.social are advocating for the reintroduction of lynx into the region, supported by a study published in the Journal of Environmental Management that demonstrates the suitability of the landscape for lynx populations.
September 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust and Northumberland Recovery College are offering the exciting opportunity of free six week Nature and wellbeing sessions starting in September. Here's what a few former participants had to say about their experience.

www.nwt.org.uk/events
August 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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On 16 September, we're really looking forward to hosting Mike Pratt of @northwildlife.bsky.social for a talk about his life and career in North East nature - and a reading from his new book! Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mike-pratt...
Mike Pratt: Infinite Wonder - book talk
Mike Pratt in conversation about his new book 'Infinite Wonder: Loving Nature Back to Health' and career as an author and conservationist
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September 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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🌿 A wild Northumberland landscape is at risk. 🌿

This September, your gift goes twice as far – every donation doubled (up to £75k).

⏳ Deadline: 30 Sept
👉 Donate today: www.wildlifetrusts.org/rothbury-match-appeal

#SaveRothbury #NatureForFuture @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Join @northwildlife.bsky.social as an Evaluation Consultant evaluating the impact achieved by the Red Squirrel Recovery Network project. Contribute to #redsquirrel #conservation efforts. #wildlife #Northumberland #job #jobalert

Deadline 15 #September: www.nwt.org.uk/jobs/red-squ...
August 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Visitors to Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre may have had the opportunity to walk through our newly improved meadow which has been created as part of the Biodiversity Boost Project. Last autumn it was sown with wildlflower seed while our Exmoor ponies grazed the grass and churned up the soil.
August 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Lynx could thrive if released in Northumberland - and the return of the elusive cat is backed by majority of people in the area where they would roam, research finds @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @northwildlife.bsky.social @lifescape.bsky.social
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Bringing lynx back to Northumberland backed by 72% of locals, consultation finds
Northumberland is the only area of England and Wales with enough woodland to support the cat species.
www.independent.co.uk
August 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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We're looking for a Development Officer to join the team on our Wilder Hadrian's Wall project with @northwildlife.bsky.social! Drive nature's recovery at landscape scale along the Hadrian's Wall corridor.

Info 👇
https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs/wilder-hadrians-wall-development-officer
August 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Female Common Darter, near Hexham, Northumberland this afternoon. #Dragonfly #Dragonflies #Hexham #Northumberland @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @northwildlife.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust and Northumberland Recovery College are offering the exciting opportunity of free six week Nature and wellbeing sessions starting in September. Here's what a few former participants had to say about their experience.

www.nwt.org.uk/events
August 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Woodland edge habitat is one of the most valuable and species-rich habitats, particularly if it is south facing. However, most woodlands have now lost or lack this feathered, more natural woodland edge habitat. The diagram below depicts an example of good woodland edge habitat. #WilderWednesday
August 13, 2025 at 7:40 AM