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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 2018
18:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
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Wales has probably the largest collection of ancient yews on earth, yet they have little orΒ no legal protection.Β 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 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 2018 07:03Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
- Sun 29 Apr 2018 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
- Wed 2 May 2018 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
- Sun 2 Sep 2018 07:03Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
- Sun 2 Sep 2018 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
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