Farnham backs public ownership of golf course site
Campaigners want Les Mielles to be bought by the government and returned to nature.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"I fancy that coming into public ownership somehow."
— Lyndon Farnham , Politician
"It's such a large parcel of land in our National Park and it's come up for sale at this time so there's a little bit of urgency to get the ball rolling."
— Matt Topman , Activist
Key People
Locations
All Coverage
Campaigners want Les Mielles to be bought by the government and returned to nature.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Nature campaigners take on football club
Kidderminster Harriers want to build several football pitches on nearby green belt land.
July 7, 2026 at 05:11 AMRSPB buys 'magical' 96-hectare landscape to reconnect habitats
The move will help conservationists in Gallt-y-bere to protect internationally important habitats.
July 11, 2026 at 12:01 PMPupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot
Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns.
July 12, 2026 at 05:16 AMRare floodplain meadow given to wildlife trust
Floodplain meadows are one of the rarest habitats in England, says the wildlife trust.
July 13, 2026 at 05:14 AMLynx reintroduction plans opposed by councillors
Northumberland County Council members oppose supporting any application to release lynx in the wild.
July 9, 2026 at 12:33 PMWildlife conservation work to get £1m boost
Endangered rodents, birds and butterflies will be among the species benefitting from the investment.
July 11, 2026 at 02:53 PM