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On the Trail of the Ancient Yew

In this episode we're taking a yew tree trail around Brecon and Usk, which includes a contender for the oldest tree in the UK.

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Sun 2 Sep 201818:30
BBC Radio Wales

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Wales has probably the largest collection of ancient yews on earth, yet they have little or no legal protection. That's according to Janis Fry, author of "The God Tree" who says this unique "Tree of Life" is so extraordinary it needs better care and attention. Rachael Garside takes an Ancient Yew Tour around Brecon and Usk, beginning with the Defynnog yew that dates back 5,000 years, and hears about efforts to preserve them for the future.

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  • Sun 29 Apr 201807:03
    BBC Radio Wales
  • Sun 29 Apr 201818:30
    BBC Radio Wales
  • Wed 2 May 201818:30
    BBC Radio Wales
  • Sun 2 Sep 201807:03
    BBC Radio Wales
  • Sun 2 Sep 201818:30
    BBC Radio Wales

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