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A Fruity Dilemma
Rachael Garside
Here's a dramatic fact - since the 1950s we've lost 60% of our traditional orchards. More significant perhaps is that with them, we've also lost important wildlife habitats and a part of our cultural heritage. It's a subject I've been looking at in this week's Country Focus (Sunday, 7am, BBC Rad...
Tallest tree in Wales
Martin Aaron
Fans of BBC One's Countryfile series will have recently seen the sad demise of Wales' tallest and joint tallest tree in Britain. Unfortunately it had to be felled due to safety concerns. Don't despair though, as it's neighbour has recently taken the new title! The new tallest tree at Lake Vyr...
Ancient oak splits in two
Martin Aaron
A tree which has stood for hundreds of years in the Ceriog Valley near Chirk, Wrexham, has split because of recent cold weather. The Great Oak at the Gates of the Dead has stood for 1,200 years and was recently featured on BBC's Countryfile programme. BBC News Online
