Upper Bure Riverlands Appeal

We need your help to restore the beautiful natural environment of the River Bure in Norfolk and support the wildlife that calls it home.

A foot bridge over a stream at sunset — Silvergate stream which flows into the River Bure at Blickling

In England only 14% of our rivers are in good health
The River Bure is one of only 200 chalk stream rivers in the world
Our landscape has lost 90% of lowland ponds

The River Bure, Norfolk — The River Bure

Help us to restore the River Bure

Climate change, increased food demands and industry has caused devastating damage to our waterways, including pollution and biodiversity loss. With your support, we'll work to save the internationally important River Bure, starting from its source.

Donate to Upper Bure Riverlands Appeal

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£10 can help to create habitat along our riverbanks by planting trees, hedges and meadows

£20 can help us protect the wildlife that the River Bure supports

£30 can help towards improving riverside pathways, encouraging communities to explore their local area

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The work has already started

Restoring Norfolk's ponds

The Norfolk Ponds Project has set out on an ambitious project to restore 50 farmland ponds, predominantly in Norfolk.

Wildlife set to benefit from restoration of stream on Blickling Estate

Thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, work to restore Silvergate stream on Blickling Estate is now complete, and it’s hoped that by restoring the stream at its source, will bring big benefits for wildlife and the health of the wider river catchment.

" The damage inflicted on these environments has threatened a number of freshwater and wetland species with extinction from Britain – we must not allow this to happen."

Why give to the National Trust?

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of supporters to look after the outdoor spaces in our care. Not only do our supporters help to conserve beautiful landscapes and protect precious plants and wildlife. But they also ensure that future generations have places they can find freedom from everyday life, reconnect with the natural world and make memories to treasure. Your donation will go towards this project and other vital conservation work in the outdoors at this special place. With your support, we can continue to protect the irreplaceable. For everyone, for ever.

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