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Wildlife and ancient trees destroyed by A31 wildfire

Wildlife and ancient trees destroyed by A31 wildfire
BBC Science Friday 21 August 2026, 05:09 UTC 1 min read
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A Forestry England survey finds dead trees and wildlife, scorched bogs and areas devoid of plants.

A Forestry England survey finds dead trees and wildlife, scorched bogs and areas devoid of plants.
Forestry England (ORG)
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