Ancient Tree

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Ancient, majestic and steadfast, these famous trees have witnessed the birth of religions, sheltered famous outlaws, and stood firm in the face of human folly.

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Trees are among the oldest living organisms on the planet. Some individual trees have lived for several thousand years, and connected groves of trees can sometimes live for tens of thousands of years. Living that long requires a combination of steady climate, solitude, luck and of course, genetics. Some tree species consistently outlive the others. Based on tree rings (which form at the rate of one per year), these are the longest-lived tree species.

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“The oldest tree in the world, Tanzania...6,000 yrs old!”

Magnificent tree trunk in the amazing Stowe Gardens in Northampton- it is approx 200-300 years old

The kauri tree, found in New Zealand, lived over 40,000 years ago.

We've listed the oldest trees in the UK, including the Ankerwycke Yew, the Crowhurst Yew, Major Oak and the Fortingall Yew...

The timeless beauty of trees and constellations.