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Rare ancient tree discovery has scientists ‘gobsmacked’

(CNN) — Trees are believed to have originated hundreds of millions of years ago. Ever since, evidence of these ancient plant sentinels has been in short supply. Now, a new discovery of uniquely 3D ...
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Tropical forests share similar mix of common and rare tree species, study shows

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A Nature study reveals surprising similarities among the most common tree species in tropical rainforests in Africa, the Amazon and Southeast Asia, ...
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CU Boulder greenhouse acquires rare ‘dinosaur tree’ that dates back 91 million years

The University of Colorado Boulder has acquired a rare Wollemi pine tree, a tree species that lived alongside dinosaurs and was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in Australia in 1994. CU ...
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We The People: How Iowa is part of the effort to save the rare American chestnut tree

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - On the University of Iowa’s Oakdale campus in Coralville, you’ll find a rare mature American chestnut tree. Campus arborist Andy Dahl has made trees his life’s work — ...