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Man spends life’s earnings on 130-acre gravel pit, turns it into wildlife haven

Source: Times of India
Category: General
Region: UK
Published: August 31, 2026 at 11:40

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The Cotswolds in England has about 170 lakes, most of them former gravel pits transformed after extraction ended. At Log House Holidays, 53 hectares of land were restored with 50,000 trees, wildflowers and reeds, creating habitats for birds and wildlife. The estate is now a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and also hosts holiday cabins.

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