Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, UK. 14th May, 2021. HS2 have destroyed a large part of the ancient woodland at Jones Hill Wood. Local residents and environmentalists are furious that Natural England granted a licence to HS2 to fell trees during the bird nesting season. Rare barbastelle bats also roost in the woods and much of their habitat has been destroyed by HS2. The controversial High Speed 2 rail link from London to Birmingham is carving an ugly scar across the Chilterns which is an AONB. Credit: Maureen McLean/Alamy

Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, UK. 14th May, 2021. HS2 have destroyed a large part of the ancient woodland at Jones Hill Wood. Local residents and environmentalists are furious that Natural England granted a licence to HS2 to fell trees during the bird nesting season. Rare barbastelle bats also roost in the woods and much of their habitat has been destroyed by HS2. The controversial High Speed 2 rail link from London to Birmingham is carving an ugly scar across the Chilterns which is an AONB. Credit: Maureen McLean/Alamy Stock Photo

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