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<p>Network Rail (NR) is one of Britain’s largest landowners, responsible for 20,000
km of track and 52,000 hectares of land in its estate. Since 2016, NR has recorded
operational vegetation management across 9,749 hectares. Total figures in hectares
are not available for before 2016 as some vegetation management was then recorded
in track miles. Vegetation management on NR’s estate includes the removal of some
trees where necessary, but also periodic trimming of trees or hedges.</p><p> </p><p>As
a responsible landowner, NR must effectively manage the natural environment on its
estate. It is currently developing a biodiversity strategy that will ensure the protection
and enhancement of biodiversity while still ensuring the safety and performance of
the railway.</p><p> </p>
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