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Woodlands project records more trees than expected

Woodlands project records more trees than expected
BBC Science Saturday 03 October 2026, 12:47 UTC 1 min read
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The Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project aims to restore some of Sussex's ancient woodland.

The Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project aims to restore some of Sussex's ancient woodland.
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