The plea comes as the Trust’s bid to raise £81,000 to buy Gun Moor Meadow nears its target; with just under £10,000 left to raise.

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This land is set in the Peak District Moors, an area of international importance for rare birds and plants.  It also borders the north western edge of Gun Moor Nature Reserve, which the Trust purchased in 2019. Once connected to the main site, the meadow will extend the wildlife habitat to more than 200 acres. The charity will return the field to a wet heath area, helping the whole landscape become a haven for Staffordshire’s threatened wildlife.

Bryony Davison, Conservation Project Officer, says:

“Giving Tuesday is about doing good and we cannot emphasise just how much good reaching this target will do for our local wildlife. When managed for nature, this land has the potential to support so many rare species and your help will enable their return to the landscape.

“When Gun Moor Meadow came up for sale earlier this year, we had to act fast to buy it, which meant taking out a philanthropic loan. We’ve had an amazing response to the appeal, and we’re very thankful to all those who have already made generous donations. 

“We need to pay the loan back as soon as possible, so we must raise the remaining funds to do this. Any amount you can give will help.”