With the help of a generous legacy gift, Cheshire Wildlife Trust has purchased two new nature reserves: Picton Pastures near Chester and Aldred’s Lea in the Peak District. Combined with last year’s acquisition of Greenbooth Nature Reserve near Macclesfield, these latest additions mark a major milestone in the Trust’s mission to recover nature, as it surpasses its ambitious goal to secure 100 acres of new land for wildlife.
The 3x3 Anniversary Appeal, launched in 2022 as part of the Trust’s 60th year, set out an ambitious goal: to secure 100 acres for wildlife. Funds raised through the appeal were used last year to buy 30 acres of land at Greenbooth. This year, that goal of 100 acres has been realised – thanks to the remarkable generosity of our appeal supporters and the legacy gift from David Aldred. Together, their contributions have created a lasting impact for nature by enabling the restoration of these newly acquired sites, transforming previously low-value areas into thriving habitats.