You have the opportunity to support a land purchase in the Lymington Valley which forms a critical piece in the jigsaw of connected habitats across the New Forest. Currently in private ownership, this plot is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. A hotbed for wildlife, it comprises high-quality fen, wetland, and wet woodland habitat, with the Lymington River running through it. By bringing this land into the Trust’s hands, your support would help extend the existing Lymington Reedbeds Nature Reserve and take a significant step towards creating a contiguous corridor to protect Hampshire’s wildlife.

Donate today to help raise the remaining £40,000 needed to complete the purchase and begin land management. Together, we can ensure a future where nature and wildlife thrive.

Land in this area is in high demand and rarely becomes available. This plot, close to our Lymington Reedbeds reserve, covers approximately 11.1 hectares (28 acres). River valleys and the species that thrive within them are under particular pressure because of climate change, poor water quality, and long-term changes in weather patterns. Against this backdrop, it is increasingly important to protect wildlife corridors that will enable species to respond to these challenges.

Thanks to our generous supporters, particularly individuals who have remembered the Trust in their Will, the majority of the required funding is in place. However, we still need to raise the remaining £40,000 to complete the purchase and begin land management. Your donation will help ensure precious wildlife can survive and thrive at the site under the Trust’s long-term, expert conservation management.

Without your support, we may miss this golden opportunity. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to our goal.