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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pete Mella" data-source="post: 3230805" data-attributes="member: 47236">The point is the RSPB have to plough their time and money into carefully chosen places, not random fields with little conservation interest just because someone left it to them. The idea they would start a new nature reserve in a field they haven't chosen is not a reasonable ask. The issue is whether it's wrong to sell it off for housing against the deceased wishes, but it's hard to see what other option they have - either leave it to go to pot, or sell it or give it to someone else who may well do exactly the same further down the line.Also in terms of WTs, they're a mixed bag. I've given up my membership to either of my local ones years ago.</blockquote>