Upton Heath, site of fire i)
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Upton Heath, site of fire i)
Image: © Mike Faherty Taken: 14 Jun 2011
The after-effects of a devastating fire on June 9th, probably caused by arsonists. Bracken and heather will recover in a couple of years, but birds, reptiles and invertebrates will suffer long-term damage. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-13738315
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Image Location
Latitude
50.753697
Longitude
-2.019794