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nitpicker

(7,153 posts)
Wed Jan 29, 2020, 06:05 AM Jan 2020

(video) The ancient oak tree that taught the world a lesson

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/stories-51282656/the-oak-tree-in-kew-gardens-that-taught-the-world-a-lesson

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 of 1987, but also changed the way that trees are cared for around the world.

((discussion of how the storm decompacted the root ball and how the lessons learned changed tree planting and care))

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(video) The ancient oak tree that taught the world a lesson (Original Post) nitpicker Jan 2020 OP
Great Story, Thanks DarthDem Jan 2020 #1
A feel good story... What we don't understand about trees, their intricacies, and even ability hlthe2b Jan 2020 #2
that is so cool. thanks. pansypoo53219 Jan 2020 #3

DarthDem

(5,255 posts)
1. Great Story, Thanks
Wed Jan 29, 2020, 06:34 AM
Jan 2020

There's an absolutely beautiful oak tree near here that I simply love. Majestic and awe-inspiring.

hlthe2b

(102,292 posts)
2. A feel good story... What we don't understand about trees, their intricacies, and even ability
Wed Jan 29, 2020, 07:45 AM
Jan 2020

to chemically "communicate" with other trees in the forest is only now starting to gain attention. I try to read stories like this.

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