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Survey finds 'significantly more' ancient woodland

Survey finds 'significantly more' ancient woodland
BBC Science Wednesday 24 June 2026, 05:17 UTC 1 min read
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A wildlife trust says there are 50% more sites in Hertfordshire than previously recorded.

A wildlife trust says there are 50% more sites in Hertfordshire than previously recorded.
Hertfordshire (LOCATION)
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