Couple turning inherited farm into nature site
The farm in Cockermouth is undergoing a 30-year project to boost wildlife there.
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"I couldn't really face anyone else having it, so selling it was out of the question."
— Jessie Roper , Activist
"Jim really loved nature, so it's kind of like a bit of a nod to him as well."
— Joe Roper , Activist
Key People
Anne Gray is a senior land manager at Environment Bank.
Jessie Roper is involved in turning her inherited farm into a wildlife restoration project.
Jim Parkin was the former owner of Greenbank Farm and father of Jessie Roper.
Joe Roper is collaborating with his wife, Jessie, on a wildlife restoration project at their inherited farm.
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The farm in Cockermouth is undergoing a 30-year project to boost wildlife there.
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