Nature reserve to double in size, thanks to gift
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust acquires an area of wet woodland, marsh and pastureland due to the will.
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"This is fantastic news for wildlife and a wonderful example of how gifts in wills can create lasting change for nature."
— Jeff Sim , Executive
"We can restore habitats on a much bigger scale, making more of a difference to the wildlife that relies on these places to live, feed and breed."
— Jeff Sim , Executive
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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust acquires an area of wet woodland, marsh and pastureland due to the will.
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