In Our Time · 2026-07-02 · 56 min · 9,213 words

The Evolution of Trees

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Wherever you're listening. I hope you enjoy the programme. Hello. We might take them for granted in parks, in our streets, and in forests, yet trees play a crucial role in regulating our climate and providing the air we breathe. We build with them.

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