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Why are ancient oaks so important?
Ancient oak trees are vital for England's ecosystems, supporting a huge variety of wildlife from insects to birds and fungi. Their loss, as highlighted by the Woodland Trust's warning, would severely impact biodiversity and remove living links to centuries of natural history and cultural heritage across the country.
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