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T4: Why do trees live so long?

Forest 404 by BBC

Apr 25, 20196:03Society & Culture

A talk to go with Episode 4, when Pan sees her first ever tree. Forest canopy cameraman and expert tree-climber James Aldred explains how trees can stay alive for centuries. Produced by Eliza Lomas and Becky Ripley. Don’...

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