Landscape colour photograph of a new length of high metal fencing erected within public woodland to prevent habitat destruction from walkers.

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Ancient woodland in Poole characterised by carpets of English native bluebells were under threat from constant trampling from hikers and dog walkers. Eventually the Borough of Poole secured funding to fence off large compartments from the public to help preserve and restore the remaining habitat

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Delph woods, Poole, Dorset, UK
Photo credit: © Jordon Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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