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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social
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We’re a local conservation charity restoring wildlife and wild places in Hertfordshire & Middlesex. With 24,000+ local members, we’re part of the UK’s biggest movement for nature - working together so wildlife and people thrive.

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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 12h
What's your favourite thing about being near water? 🌊 The sound 🐦 The wildlife 🚶 The walks ☀️ The views 💚 Something else? 👇 Tell us below! #NatureLovers #WildlifeUK #NatureOnYourDoorstep #LoveNature #FreshwaterWildlife
A photo of a lake surrounded by reeds on the closest edge and trees on the far edge under a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. Text on image reads "What's your favourite thing about being near water?". Image credit: Amwell Nature Reserve (c) Milly Reid
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
💚 What's your favourite wildlife species that people often overlook? Let us know in the comments! #NatureLovers #WildlifeUK #NatureOnYourDoorstep #LoveNature #NatureMoments #WildlifeWatching
A photo of a Wood Pigeon (Light grey large pigeon with a green and purple neck with a white spot. It has a pink beak and eyes thet look a lot like googly eyes). Text on the image reads "Can we get some love for the common species" Image credit: Wood Pigeon (c) Gillian Day
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🌿We're looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to help grow support from businesses and build long-term partnerships for nature. Apply here: ow.ly/JnKo50ZPHAs #FundraisingJobs #CorporatePartnerships #NatureRecovery
Photo of a flock of geese flying silhouetted against a sunset of orange clouds. text box over this reads "We're Hiring. Corporate partnerships Manager. Apply by 14 October" Image credit: Zsuzsanna Bird
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
☀️ A glorious sunny day at Amwell last week! The team were busy finishing the island cutting, helping to stop vegetation becoming too dense and overgrown so the islands remain suitable for nesting ducks, waders and gulls. 🐦💚 #AmwellNatureReserve #Conservation
people standing on an island int he middle of a still, reflective lake under a clear blue sky in bright sunlight.
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This #WorldRiversDay help us learn more about people's connections to rivers & one of their most fascinating residents: the #EuropeanEel. 💚 Complete our 5-minute survey and be in with a chance of winning a ZSL Gold Zoo Membership. 👉 ow.ly/FEL250ZQTiJ Thames21 Thames Rivers Trust
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
🌊 A new River Hiz restoration project is improving habitat for Brown Trout while giving local volunteers the skills and tools to help care for this special chalk stream long into the future!💚 Read more👉 ow.ly/40IY50ZOEX0 #WorldRiversDay #RiverHiz #RiverRestoration
A photo of Volunteers wearing waders standing in the River Hiz adding wood to locally speed up flows, scour silt, and to create areas of shaggy cover, which will benefit the local Trout population. Image credit: River Hiz Conservation Group Volunteers (c) RHCG
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Congratulations to Donna Reeves for the brilliant new Ware Art Trail, which transformed utility cabinets with designs inspired by local wildlife. Our Wilder Communities Officer Kate was delighted to support some of the school workshops that helped inspire the artwork. 💚 👉 ow.ly/z9iF50ZQUMn
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Today is the Autumn Equinox 🍂 Day and night are (almost) equal in length, marking the shift from summer to autumn. As the seasons change, we'd love to know: 👀 What signs of autumn have you spotted already? Tell us below 👇 #AutumnNature #AutumnVibes #LoveNature #UKNature
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Complete the sentence! It's not autumn until I've seen... 🍂 #AutumnNature #AutumnVibes #LoveNature #NatureConnection #NatureOnYourDoorstep #WildlifeUK
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We're looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to help develop exciting new relationships with businesses and secure vital support for wildlife and nature's recovery. 📅 Apply by 14 October: ow.ly/o6hM50ZPEHy Know someone who'd be perfect? Tag them or share this post 💚 #CharityJobs
Photo of a flock of geese flying silhouetted against a sunset of orange clouds. text box over this reads "We're Hiring. Corporate partnerships Manager. Apply by 14 October" Image credit: Zsuzsanna Bird
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🌿 What happens when carers are given time to reconnect with nature? Our latest project is helping people slow down, switch off and experience the wellbeing benefits of the natural world. 💚 👉 Read more: ow.ly/OC1C50ZPBQz #NatureAndWellbeing #Carers #NatureConnection
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Take a closer look at your local hedgerow this autumn 👀 Save this guide for your next walk and see how many you can spot! 💬 Which do you find most often? AutumnNature #NatureNearYou #WildlifeOnYourDoorstep #AutumnWalks
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🌿Whether you're a regular visitor to our nature reserves or simply enjoy spotting wildlife in your garden, our free e-newsletter is a great way to stay connected to nature. 💌 Sign up for wildlife stories, local events & seasonal inspiration: ow.ly/Avau50ZFv01 #UKWildlife #Hertfordshire
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
What does a warming Pacific Ocean mean for nature here in the UK? 🌍 Our latest blog explores how a Super El Niño could influence weather patterns and the challenges this can create for people and wildlife. 👉 ow.ly/Vmfw50ZNQxX #ElNino #SuperElNino #ClimateChange #Weather
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
National Lottery Heritage funding has helped restore habitats, improve rivers & protect special places for wildlife across Hertfordshire & Middlesex. Now nature's place in heritage funding is under threat. Help us make sure nature stays recognised & supported: ow.ly/S7Ep50ZNfPh
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Love discovering something new? Love being outdoors at dusk? This giveaway might be for you. 🌙 Enter for your chance to win 2 tickets to our Bat Walk at Stanborough Park on 26 September. 👉 Enter now: ow.ly/q4mU50ZNe6m #BatWalk #WildlifeEvents #WelwynGardenCity #StanboroughPark
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Govt promised a Green Paper on improving access to nature in 2025. We're still waiting. That's why @wildlifetrusts.bsky.social have published our own blueprint for a fairer, healthier Britain, setting out practical solutions to help people access nature. Read more: ow.ly/PCFv50ZOBxa
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📣 We're hiring! Could you help build partnerships that make a real difference for wildlife? We're looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to help grow support from businesses and drive income for nature's recovery. 📅 Apply: ow.ly/AOZl50ZOgpL #CharityJobs #FundraisingJobs
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🚨 Nature could lose out on future National Lottery Heritage funding. That funding has helped support projects at places including Kings Meads, Astonbury Wood and the River Ash. Help us make sure nature stays recognised and supported. 💚 Respond today: ow.ly/ahwZ50ZLgoq
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Looking for a wildlife experience that's a little different? Enter for your chance to win two tickets to our Bat Walk at Stanborough Park on 26 September. 👉 Enter now: ow.ly/Q8gs50ZNe3b #BatWalk #WelwynGardenCity #StanboroughPark
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Our fantastic volunteers were cutting and raking the islands to stop vegetation becoming too dense and keep nesting habitats in great condition for ducks, waders and gulls. 🐦 💚 Thank you for all that you do. #VolunteerForNature #NatureReserve #WildlifeConservation
3 volunteers in wellies and outdoor clothing raking vegetation at Amwell Nature reserve
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What's your favourite thing about this time of year? 🍁 Autumn colours 🍄 Fungi 🐦 Migrating birds 🌰 Conkers ☕ Cosy walks 🍂Something else? 👇 Tell us in the comments! #AutumnNature #AutumnVibes #LoveNature #NatureConnection #NatureOnYourDoorstep #WildlifeUK
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Paul Frost @frostybirding.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Spotted Flycatcher at Stockers Lake #birds #ukbirding #hertsbirds #londonbirds
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Can farming help bring nature back? 🌾🦋 The farmers in the Jordans Farm Partnership are proving that food production and wildlife conservation can go hand in hand. 👉 ow.ly/Xop450ZNc4o #FarmingForNature #NatureRecovery #WildlifeFriendlyFarming
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
🌿 What do Astonbury Wood, Kings Meads and the River Ash have in common? They've all benefited from National Lottery Heritage funding. Now we need your help to make sure nature remains recognised as heritage. 👉 Respond today: ow.ly/rQhK50ZLgkn
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🎉 Be the first to hear about exciting events, activities and ways to explore nature near you. 💌 Sign up to our e-news and make the most of Hertfordshire and Middlesex’s wild spaces: ow.ly/j5th50ZFuar #NatureLovers #ExploreNature #UKWildlife #BritishWildlife
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We're looking for volunteer Livestock Checkers at Alpine Meadow near Berkhamsted. This important role helps support the grazing animals that are essential for managing habitats for wildlife. Apply here: ow.ly/uPzK50ZKuWl #VolunteerOpportunity #ConservationGrazing
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🚨 Nature could lose out on future National Lottery Heritage funding. A recent change has removed nature from the definition of heritage in the Government's call for evidence. Help us make sure nature stays recognised and supported. 💚 Respond today: ow.ly/pAjq50ZLewH
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This is your official permission to brag about your wildlife sightings! Did you spot: 🦋 a butterfly? 🐦 a bird of prey? 🦔 a hedgehog? 🐝 a bee? Tell us everything in the comments! #NatureLovers #WildlifeUK #NatureOnYourDoorstep #LoveNature #NatureMoments #WildlifeWatching
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
What's one thing you hope lasts beyond your lifetime? 💭 For many people, it's the places, species and landscapes they love most. This #RememberACharityWeek, find out how a gift in your Will could help create a wilder future: www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/donat…
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Conservation grazing is a big part of how we care for our nature reserves. Could you help by becoming a volunteer Livestock Checker at Alpine Meadow? Please share with anyone who might be interested!💚 Apply: ow.ly/z0Ok50ZKuOa #VolunteerOpportunity #ConservationGrazing
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🦋 Thanks to everyone who've shared wildlife sightings recently! Every record helps improve our understanding of local wildlife 💚 Interested in wildlife recording? Check out the Herts Environmental Record Centre website, Herts Natural History Society or iRecord. #CitizenScience #WildlifeRecording
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
👀 Want exclusive updates on wildlife in your area? 💌 Sign up to our e-news for behind-the-scenes stories, local nature news and opportunities to join in. ow.ly/nJC050ZFu8f #NatureLovers #ExploreNature #WildlifeAdventures #UKWildlife #BritishWildlife #Hertfordshire
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Nature lovers, we need answers 👀💚 How many wildlife photos are sitting in your camera roll right now? #NatureLovers #WildlifePhotography #NatureOnYourDoorstep #HertsWildlife #LoveNature #WildlifeWatching #NatureConnection #EverydayNature
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🦟 Most people only notice #Craneflies when one starts bouncing around the living room. But there's a whole world of remarkable species beyond the familiar Daddy Long-legs! Learn more👉https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/what-see-september-craneflies #BritishWildlife
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
What species first made you interested in nature? 💚 🦔 Hedgehog? 🦋 Butterfly? 🐦 Robin? 🐝 Bumblebee? We'd love to hear about it! #NatureLovers #WildlifeUK #NatureOnYourDoorstep #LoveNature #NatureMoments #WildlifeWatching
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
After about four months of sunshine, our volunteers finally had a reason to get out their waterproofs at Blagrove Common last week! ☔😂 A big thank you to everyone who braved the rain and helped carry out important conservation work for wildlife. 💚 We couldn't do it without you. #Volunteering
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
For one night only, your social life includes bats 🦇✨ Join The Green House & Young Herts Nature Society at Verulamium Park for an evening of bat spotting, wildlife watching and riverside wandering for 18-30 year olds. Book tickets: ow.ly/J0yS50ZEJCf #BatWalk #StAlbans
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Society talks a lot about treating illness. But how often do we talk about creating health and wellbeing? Nature is one of the simplest ways to feel better. 💬 What does it do for you? 👉 Share your experience: ow.ly/4bqg50ZzkcA #FixNatureFixHealth
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🐑🐃 Meet our animal helpers! Our latest blog takes a look at the grazing animals helping us care for habitats across Herts & Middlesex, and the difference they're making for nature. 👇 Read more: ow.ly/5h5x50ZFZ9h #ConservationGrazing
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
What would you like to see more of on this page? 🦋 Wildlife ID tips 🐦 Bird updates 🌼 Wildflowers 🦔 Nature reserve news 📸 Wildlife photography 🌿 Ways to help nature Or something else? Tell us below 👇 #UKWildlife #NatureLovers #Hertfordshire
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
From Peregrines above our towns to Kingfishers along our rivers, nature is woven through our lives here in Herts & Middlesex. On 3 Sept, MPs will debate #BiodiversityLoss & what it means for the UK's future. 💚 Help ensure nature has a voice by asking your MP to attend. 👉https://ow.ly/k23z50ZEKIB
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🏡🌿 Seen a #Planning application near you and wondered what you can do? Our Planning & Policy Manager, Simon Marsh, has put together 10 practical tips to help you respond to planning applications and make your voice count for wildlife. 👉https://ow.ly/7t6n50ZF3ZC
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
From low river levels to wildfires & extreme heat, we've seen how #NatureLoss &#ClimateChange are affecting the places we love. On 3 Sept, MPs will debate biodiversity loss & ecosystem collapse & what this means for the UK's future. 💚 Email your MP & ask them to attend: ow.ly/j8ia50ZEKqn
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Looking for a role where you can combine creativity, organisation and a passion for people? Join us as our new Events Officer and help deliver inspiring events that support wildlife and connect communities with nature. Apply here: ow.ly/8IJ850ZEqOS #EventsJobs #CharityJobs #StAlbansJobs
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🐃 Find out who's been lending a helping hoof at our nature reserves! Our latest news release explores how grazing animals are helping manage habitats through a challenging summer and why they're so important for nature recovery. 👉https://ow.ly/2NLF50ZEpOA #ConservationGrazing Josh Dean MP
Soay lambs settling in at Aldbury Nowers. 12 brown fluffy lambs standing together in the grass at Aldbury Nowers Nature Reserve.
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This summer, swap a little screen time for green time!🌿 Our FREE digital Summer Activity Pack is full of fun ways to help children connect with nature, from wildlife spotting & seedball making to colouring & crafts. 👉 Download your pack: ow.ly/vVBp50ZwSzm #SummerActivities #SchoolHolidays
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
We might think nature is optional. But deep down, we’re wired for it. For safety. For shelter. For calm. Nature is where we feel secure, even if we don’t always realise it. And yet, not everyone has easy access to it. 💬 Do you feel that connection? Tell us below. #FixNatureFixHealth
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Wildlife skulls? ✅ Temporary tattoos? ✅ Nature activities? ✅ Come and find us at Herts Pride on 22 August at Cassiobury Park! 🌈 Stop by our stall to learn more about the Wilder Watford project & discover easy ways to help nature. #HertsPride #CassioburyPark #WilderWatford
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Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Healthy life expectancy in the UK keeps falling. But evidence shows that time in nature can boost your mood, reduce stress, support physical health & help you recover faster. 💚 Has nature helped you? Share your story & show decision-makers why access to nature matters: ow.ly/jo5a50ZzjUH
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