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The Impact of Wild Fires on the New Forest

The New Forest is one of the most distinctive and important landscapes in southern England. Covering around 289 square kilometres across the county of Hampshire, it contains ancient woodland, open heathland, grassland, wetlands and ponds. Despite its name, the New … Continue reading

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New Forest: heathland management and controlled burning

Visitors to the northern part of the New Forest recently (Febuary 2015) may have witnessed a technique for managing the heathland that has been practiced for generations, namely controlled burning. The Forestry Commission undertakes this activity now, which aims to … Continue reading

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