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New threat to ash trees as EU ‘idiots’ block import ban

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New threat to ash trees as EU ‘idiots’ block import ban meaning those infected with fungal disease can be replanted in uncontaminated fields Owen Paterson condemned rule forcing ministers to halt import ban of ash trees Scientists are trying to breed a disease-resistant form amid fears over loss Before the 2012 ban, Britain imported ash … Read more

The National Trust Lake District tents suspended in trees 10ft up that appear to float like UFOs

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Camping that’s out of this world: The Lake District tents suspended in trees 10ft up that appear to float like UFOs Two tents are suspended in trees at the Low Wray camp site close to the shores of Lake Windermere, Cumbria  A stay in one of the tents starts from £100 per night and guests … Read more

The ‘urban forests’ of New York revealed: New study finds the city has five MILLION trees

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New York is far greener than anyone expected. Researchers carrying out a huge survey of New York City’s trees found there are over 5 million ‘forested natural areas’ along with 666,000 street trees. They say the study, the most comprehensive ever of New York’s ‘urban forest’, could revolutionize urban planning. Scroll down for video     During … Read more