While Saturday's ride did take place around the New Forest's lanes, UK Cycle Events said "extreme weather" during the afternoon had led to the decision to postpone the second day of cycling.

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The Amazon forest provides a relevant example: due to the interaction of deforestation, fire and climate change, it is predicted that the Amazon could undergo a widespread dieback in the future, with parts of the forest moving into a self-perpetuating cycle of more frequent fires and intense droughts, leading to a shift to savanna-like vegetation.

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The Forest of Dean markets itself on being this bucolic place where everyone comes to walk and cycle, spot wildlife, and photograph wildlife.

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