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Norfolk Wildlife Trust Acquires 336 Acres for Nature Conservation

3/9/2026

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The Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) purchased 336 acres at Wood Norton for £4.6 million to mark its centenary in 2026.
The acquisition was funded by £3.8 million from Natural England Nutrient Mitigation Scheme.
The project aims to create ponds, grasslands, and wetlands to connect people with nature.
Since its founding in 1926, the trust has expanded to 5,500 hectares of reserves, and visitor numbers have risen to 130,000 annually.

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The Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) purchased 336 acres at Wood Norton for £4.6 million to mark its centenary in 2026.
The acquisition was funded by £3.8 million from Natural England Nutrient Mitigation Scheme.
The project aims to create ponds, grasslands, and wetlands to connect people with nature.
Since its founding in 1926, the trust has expanded to 5,500 hectares of reserves, and visitor numbers have risen to 130,000 annually.