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Conservationists secure Rothbury Estate in England for £30m

  • Conservationists secured a 9,500-acre Rothbury Estate in England, marking the largest land purchase in the country in years.
  • The total cost of the acquisition reached £30m, supported by a £1.9m pledge from the government.
  • Public donations contributed significantly to the fundraising, reaching £1m.
  • David Attenborough praised the public for their generous contributions to the cause.
  • The purchase aims to protect and enhance the natural environment of the Rothbury Estate.
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