Rare animals threatened as wildfire ravages New Forest heathland
A major wildfire in the New Forest, triggered by a vehicle fire, is threatening rare heathland and protected wildlife. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which experts note is part of a broader trend of increasing wildfire frequency linked to climate change.
New Forest heathland is home to wildlife including all six UK native reptiles, Dartford warblers, nightjars, insects and wild ponies. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA New Forest heathland is home to wildlife including all six UK native reptiles, Dartford warblers, nightjars, insects and wild ponies. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA Wildfires Rare animals threatened as wildfire ravages New Forest heathland More than 120 firefighters tackling blaze that started on Sunday after van caught fire near habitat ‘rarer than rainforest’
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