Netherlands builds artificial islands to bring back wildlife
Dutch engineers have created an artificial archipelago of five islands in "one of the largest rewilding operations in Europe". Recently open to the public, the 700-hectare property features three wooden bird observatories, a house for the island's guardian, 12 km of footbridges and unpaved roads. The project, initiated by Natuurmonumenten, a Dutch NGO, cost around â¬60 million (over â¹481 crore).