Wildlife and ancient trees destroyed by A31 wildfire
A Forestry England survey finds dead trees and wildlife, scorched bogs and areas devoid of plants.
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"It is devastating to walk around the area of the wildfire and see so much destruction."
— Michael Pittock , Executive
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A Forestry England survey finds dead trees and wildlife, scorched bogs and areas devoid of plants.
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