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Forest recovery to take 'many years' after wildfire

Forest recovery to take 'many years' after wildfire
BBC England Tuesday 18 August 2026, 14:56 UTC 1 min read
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Experts say it could take up to two decades for the national park to fully recover from the fire.

Experts say it could take up to two decades for the national park to fully recover from the fire.
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