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Norfolk couple win third court battle to protect rare Catfield Fen

Farmers Tim and Geli Harris have won a third landmark legal victory to protect Catfield Fen, a rare wetland in England's Norfolk Broads. The high court found Natural England failed its statutory duty to shield the fen from nitrate and phosphate pollution washing off arable fields. The calcareous fen hosts 2,500 species, including fen orchids and swallowtail butterflies.

Norfolk couple win third court battle to protect rare Catfield Fen

This summary is based on reporting by The Guardian.

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