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Savernake Forest

Open Country by BBC

Mar 2, 202623:47Science & Medicine

It's an ancient hunting ground with thousands of 'veteran' trees. Henry VIII visited often as it was the seat of the Seymour Family at nearby Wolfhall. Martha visits the forest to learn about its past as well as how ecol...

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