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Couple turning inherited farm into nature site

Couple turning inherited farm into nature site
BBC Science Saturday 08 August 2026, 11:47 UTC 1 min read
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The farm in Cockermouth is undergoing a 30-year project to boost wildlife there.

The farm in Cockermouth is undergoing a 30-year project to boost wildlife there.
Cockermouth (LOCATION)
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