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Keepers of Time: How Government are protecting and improving ancient and native woodland and ancient and veteran trees.

Defra, Forestry Commission, Natural England and the Woodland Trust, 27 May 2022 - Ancient woodland

Defra, Forestry Commission, Natural England and the Woodland Trust have come together to refresh the Keepers of Time policy. Find out why now and what's new.

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