ancient tree

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ancient
adjective
uk
/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/us
/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very ...
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tree
noun[C]
uk
/triː/us
/triː/
a tall plant that has a wooden trunk and branches that grow from its ...
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The remains of a gnarledancienttreeare nearby.
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In the background is anancienttreetrunk, and the pedestal of some monumental statuary.
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Theancienttreemeasured 15 m in circumference, but it was severely damaged when someone built a fire in a hollow in its trunk.
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A few miles down the road is a scenic lake with a singleancienttreeleaning over it.
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Unfortunately, in 2001, thisancienttreefell to the ground.
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Ancienttreetrunks with mineral encrusted branches can be seen, as well as fish that appear to be suspended in the crystal clear waters of the spring.
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It is only in the last decade that the estate's management policy has changed to conserve all such ancient trees on the estate.
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However, he ruined the policy promptly by taking a bulldozer to more than 500 ancient trees, felling the lot.
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Features of the traditional agricultural landscape have survived, such as old hedgerows, ancient trees and areas of herb-rich grassland.
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In the 19th century, it was surrounded by ancient trees.
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You can also enjoy the gardens and parks with ancient trees, as there are a large gum inside.
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It passes many of the ancient trees in the park.
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Some of these ancient trees were reportedly still alive in the 20th century.
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Although the kauri is among the most ancient trees in the world, it has developed a unique niche in the forest.
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The family home also has remains of a grove ("kaavu") including ancient trees and medicinal plants.
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The temple has a large garden with ancient trees surrounding it.
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The area contains strange rock formations, secret caves and ancient trees, with a confusing maze of paths.
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These ancient trees have a gnarled and stunted appearance, especially those found at high altitudes, and have reddish-brown bark with deep fissures.
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The erosion of peat ca 2010 still exposes stumps of ancient trees.
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Many of these ancient trees began growing after a drought and fire in 1644.
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