Man spends life’s earnings on 130-acre gravel pit, turns it into wildlife haven
The Cotswolds in England has about 170 lakes, most of them former gravel pits transformed after extraction ended. At Log House Holidays, 53 hectares of land were restored with 50,000 trees, wildflowers and reeds, creating habitats for birds and wildlife. The estate is now a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and also hosts holiday cabins.
Anthony Edmondson, a man from the Cotswolds in England, dedicated his life savings to purchasing a 130-acre former gravel pit. In the 1980s, he transformed the barren land into a wildlife haven by planting 50,000 trees, sowing wildflowers, and adding reeds to the water. This change of scenery was inspired by his experiences in Canada's Yukon silver mines, where he spent time in remote areas.
The estate, now known as Log House Holidays, features eight holiday cabins with access to a lake, offering visitors a unique blend of accommodation and outdoor activities alongside a thriving wildlife habitat.
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