July 21st, 2022, Hankey Common, Surrey, England, UK. A series of wildfires on Hankley Common during July 2022 have caused significant damage to valuable lowland heath habitat. The wildfires are associated with the lack of rain and heatwave probably as a result of climate change. Hankley Common is an important wildlife site and SSSI, and is also frequently used as a filming location.

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Location: Hankley Common, Surrey, England, UK
Photo credit: © Gillian Pullinger / Alamy / Afripics
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