Wyre Forest becomes largest woodland National Nature Reserve in England

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Natural England has confirmed that Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve has become the largest woodland National Nature Reserve following an extension by 900 hectares—it now covers an area of 1,455 hectares. The Chair of Natural England, Tony Juniper, stated: ‘This very significant expansion of the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve marks another important step toward Nature recovery in England. These reserves protect some of the finest examples of our natural environment, and by expanding their size we not only protect more wildlife but also help different species cope as the effects of climate change take hold’.