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The Common Ash tree is one of the most recognizable species in the UK, reaching heights of up to 30 meters. In this video, we explore its identifying features, including pinnately compound leaves, ...

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Trees are known for capturing carbon dioxide as they grow. But they also soak up other gases implicated in climate change through microbes in their bark. The tree bark microbes feast on hydrogen, ...