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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Emily Beament

David Attenborough backs £30 million bid to buy historic Rothbury Estate

Sir David Attenborough is championing a bid by conservationists to raise £30 million to secure a historic upland estate for nature purposes.

The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust are attempting to complete the purchase of the Rothbury Estate, a 15-square-mile tract of former grouse moor, woodland, farmland, streams and rivers, with plans to boost wildlife, restore bogs and champion nature-friendly farming.

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