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Angel Oak tree

The world's tallest tree costs more than a private island

9 May 2018

We valued 7 of the world's most famous trees, from strangler figs draping ancient ruins to a 9000-year-old spruce. The most pricey comes in at £11 million
Restored alvar grassland

Restoring Estonian alvar grasslands to save unique species

24 July 2017

A huge project to return one of Europe’s most biodiverse habitats to its former glory is already seeing success. Julianna Photopoulos reports from the site

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