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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.