We are delighted to announce that Gwent Wildlife Trust has
secured nearly 60% of the land of Barecroft Common at
auction last month. We could not have done this
without your support. The land we were able to buy has the
best value to nature conservation and represents a fantastic
biodiversity investment for the future. Gwent Wildlife Trust
bought Lot 4 (4.3 acres) for £38,000 and Lot 5 (24.4 acres)
for £86,000… a grand total of £124,000.
The Countryside Council for Wales will match 50% of this
total and so the cost to Gwent Wildlife Trust is £62,000.
The money raised so far is now exceeding this amount and so
we can use this extra towards the ongoing cost of managing
the new land. So in less than a month, we have
identified an amazing ‘once in a lifetime’ conservation
opportunity and taken it!
However, we will still need money for the ongoing management
and improvement of this beautiful landscape for years to
come. If you missed your chance to donate in time for the
auction itself, please don’t think that your help is not
wanted – any donations taken now are guaranteeing the care
of this land for future generations.
