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County Durham

County Durham is among the least wooded counties in England.

Woodland cover in County Durham is much lower than the national average (7.7% compared to 10%).

And with six ancient woods having come under threat from development in the last 10 years – one of which was lost or damaged - greater protection for woods and trees is needed. 

County Durham's big picture:

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