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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Beament

FOUND: Early rewilding site secured for nature after outpouring of public support - What They Never Told You

Strawberry Hill is home to a host of wildlife, including rare nightingales (Holly Wilkinson/PA) -

A “unique” site for nightingales and other wildlife on farmland left to go wild decades ago has been saved following a £1.5 million appeal.

Conservationists are celebrating the success of saving Strawberry Hill in Bedfordshire, which saw nearly £500,000 raised by more than 3,800 individual public donations plus a substantial private donation and contributions from trusts and funds.

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