Can the world's oldest tree survive 'progress'? In the depths of a Chilean rainforest stands the 'Gran Abuelo,' an approximately 5,400-year-old tree fighting for survival. A highway project now threatens its existence — and the ecosystem around it. #granabuelo #chile #oldesttree #rainforest

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#interestingfacts 101: Sweden is home to a spruce tree, named "Old Tjikko," which has been growing for approximately 9,560 years. While the visible parts of the tree are not that ancient, its root system dates back to the end of the last Ice Age, making it the oldest known living tree on Earth

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Germany’s oldest fir tree dates back to the 15th century. Germany's oldest fir tree is more than 600 years old and stands in the Bavarian Forest. it has a trunk girth of almost seven metres. #GermanBrief #OldestTree #OldestFirTree #OldestGermanTree #ÄltesteTanne #BavarianForest #BayerischerWald
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Regina’s oldest tree will be coming down due to poor health
Regina's oldest tree thought to be 123 years old will be coming down on Sunday before it becomes a hazard to other trees and residents.
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Regina’s oldest tree will be coming down due to poor health

Regina's oldest tree thought to be 123 years old will be coming down on Sunday before it becomes a hazard to other trees and residents.

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'Great Grandfather': Researchers may have found the world's oldest tree

The current record holder for the world's oldest tree, might soon be replaced by a 5,000-year-old tree found in Chile.

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The world's oldest tree is a bristlecone pine in California's White Mountains, estimated to be around 5,000 years old. It has survived in dry, rocky soil and extreme temperature fluctuations, protected by the Inyo National Forest. #oldesttree #bristleconepine #California #nature #conservation #trivia #facts #factoid #interesting #neato #funfact #funfacts