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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joseph Wilson

Spain's Andalusia region will expand the Doñana wetlands park. Critics applaud but want more action

Bernat Armangue

The government of Spain’s southern Andalusia region plans to expand a prized national park that is home to one of Europe’s largest wetlands but is in danger of drying up.

Andalusia’s regional president Juan Moreno announced his administration’s plan to allow the Doñana park to annex some 7,500 hectares (18,500 acres) that it plans to purchase from a private owner for 70 million euros ($75 million).

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