The Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has launched a new rewilding project to restore Middleton Moor near Wirksworth, aiming to raise £1.2 million to purchase 135 acres of degraded land.
This land, currently over-grazed and poor in biodiversity, could become part of a 1,000-acre wildlife corridor , connecting five nearby nature reserves. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to let nature recover across the Peak District landscape. “There’s very little life there right now – but with time and support, it could become a thriving habitat for birds, pollinators, and wildflowers,” said Danielle Brown from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.
One of the biggest barriers to biodiversity recovery in the UK is fragmented habitats . When green spaces are isolated, species can’t move freely or adapt to climate change. Projects like the Derbyshire rewilding initiative show that connecting habitats – even small ones – can create powerful chains of biodiversity.
At LettsSafari, we apply the same principle to smaller spaces. Whether you have a garden, park, or balcony, rewilding works best when every patch connects to the next. Each small habitat adds to a national network for wildlife.
Rewilding isn’t only for large estates or nature reserves. It can start in a garden , community park , or school field . The Derbyshire land may begin as barren pasture, but given time and the right interventions – native planting, reduced grazing, pond creation – nature will quickly reclaim it.
At LettsSafari, we see this transformation daily across our smaller-scale rewilding sites. By restoring wetlands, planting native trees and letting grasslands grow, we prove that every piece of land has rewilding potential .
The Derbyshire project depends on public donations – and that’s part of a growing trend across the UK. People are no longer waiting for governments or corporations to act. Communities, individuals and small organisations are crowdfunding nature restoration .
This collective approach mirrors LettsSafari’s model: shared ownership of rewilding . By subscribing to LettsSafari, you contribute directly to nature restoration projects while receiving monthly rewilding tips for your own space.
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The Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s mission to restore Middleton Moor shows that restoration is possible – with people power, connection and commitment.
At LettsSafari, we take that same vision and make it local, tangible, and personal. Your garden, balcony, or park can become part of the UK’s growing wildlife network.
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Rewilding means allowing natural processes to restore ecosystems - by planting native species, reducing human interference, and letting wildlife return.
Over 40% of UK species are in decline. Rewilding helps recover lost habitats, improves soil and water quality, and creates resilience against climate change.
Start small: plant wildflowers, leave a patch unmown, add water for pollinators and avoid chemicals. LettsSafari provides step-by-step guidance for every season.
LettsSafari combines expert-led rewilding projects with digital guidance for your own garden. By subscribing, you directly fund restoration while learning practical ways to boost biodiversity where you live.
