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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Ancient woodlands are areas that have been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD (1750 in Scotland). They are the primary woodlands with wildlife communities, structure and soils that have been modified the least. Ancient woodland contains a diverse number of species and is considered to be a historic part of our landscape which is irreplaceable.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>Ancient woodlands are areas that have been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD (1750 in Scotland). They are the primary woodlands with wildlife communities, structure and soils that have been modified the least. Ancient woodland contains a diverse number of species and is considered to be a historic part of our landscape which is irreplaceable.</div></td></tr>
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