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3 weeks ago

This 2-hour U.S. Trail Was Named One of the Best Hikes in the World-and It Has Mountain Views and the Oldest Tree on the Planet

The Methuselah Trail winds through the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest at over 10,000 feet in California's White Mountains, home to trees dating back nearly five millennia.
California
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Beatles to Virginia Woolf: UK tree of the year shortlist is rooted in culture

Trees shortlisted for Tree of the Year 2025 celebrate cultural significance and raise awareness about ancient and at-risk species in the UK.
Alternative medicine
fromNature
1 month ago

Thousands of endangered trees preserved for centuries inside Chinese temples

Religious monuments in China serve as sanctuaries for endangered trees, preserving biodiversity through cultural traditions.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Why are ancient trees important and what protection do they have?

"Ancient trees are those which have passed beyond maturity and are into the ancient life phase - which for some trees can be the longest stage of their life."
London politics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Felling of ancient London oak tree reported to police

The felling of a historic oak tree in London has sparked calls for better protection for ancient trees.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Felling of ancient oak tree probed by police

The illegal felling of a 500-year-old oak in Enfield is under police investigation for potential criminal damage.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Loss for the nation': Is this ancient, felled oak tree London's Sycamore Gap?

The felling of a centuries-old oak tree in Enfield has sparked outrage and investigation due to its significant ecological value.
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