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The ancient oak tree that taught the world a lesson
The remarkable Turner's oak in Kew Gardens in London not only survived the Great Storm that ravaged the south of England in 1987, but also changed the way that trees are cared for around the world. Tony Kirkham, head of the Arboretum at Kew Gardens, explains. (Photo: Turner's oak. Credit: Alejandra Martins)
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