Essex Wildlife Trust has launched an appeal to raise £30,000 to purchase 6 acres of land in Wrabness, on the banks of the River Stour. 

The land sits directly alongside the existing Wrabness nature reserve, which the Trust has cared for since 2006.

From 2 – 9 December, every donation made to the appeal will be doubled at no extra cost, giving supporters the chance to make twice the difference for wildlife. 

Donate today

Wrabness nature reserve is one of Essex Wildlife Trust’s most treasured sites – a peaceful landscape of meadows, scrub and shoreline that supports a diversity of species. 

By purchasing this neighbouring land, the Trust can expand the reserve, restore key habitats, and protect the rare wildlife that depends on them.

Securing this land will help to:

• Restore and protect three priority habitats: grazing marsh, ponds and hedgerows.
• Safeguard threatened species including turtle dove, nightingale, brown hare and adder.
• Strengthen a wider nature recovery network across Essex.
• Create a richer, more resilient landscape for both wildlife and people.

This vital appeal supports Essex Wildlife Trust’s vision to see 30% of land and sea protected for nature by 2030.

Go to our appeal page
 

Rich Yates, Chief Executive for Essex Wildlife Trust, says: 

“Expanding Wrabness nature reserve is a rare opportunity to give nature the space it urgently needs to thrive. We know that 1 in 6 species are at risk of extinction in the UK. Turtle dove, for example, have declined almost 99% in the last 60 years, and are supported by this nature reserve. By extending our protection for nature in Wrabness, we’re creating a stronger, more connected landscape for wildlife and future generations to enjoy. Every donation will help create a wilder, more resilient place that benefits both nature and our local communities.”