England's best-loved wildlife still in serious decline, report shows

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Government countryside assessment paints a 'grim picture' with key species such as hedgehogs, dormice, birds and butterflies all continuing to decrease in number

Much of England's best-loved wildlife remains in serious decline, according to the latest official assessment from the government. Birds and butterflies on farmland have continued their long term downward...

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