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Nature Reserve Saved by National Trust
15 Apr
Summary
- National Trust will take over Flatford Wildlife Garden.
- RSPB faced financial pressures and considered selling the site.
- The transfer aligns with Constable's 250th birth anniversary.
Flatford Wildlife Garden in Suffolk, previously at risk of closure, has been secured by the National Trust. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) had indicated in October that it was exploring options to sell or lease the nature reserve due to financial challenges.
The National Trust, already managing nearby attractions associated with artist John Constable, has stepped in to take ownership and oversee the gardens. This transition is anticipated to be completed by autumn, with no immediate changes expected for visitors or activities.
Adam Rowlands from RSPB expressed confidence in the National Trust's ability to maintain the garden's ethos. Leigh Freeman of the National Trust highlighted the significance of this development, especially with the ongoing commemoration of John Constable's 250th birth anniversary.
