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The Scottish Borders tree key to keeping our forests alive (www.thenational.scot)

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A ONCE solitary rowan tree in the Scottish Borders is playing a key role in supporting conservation efforts.

The tree has a rich history, having clung on to a riverbank despite the attention of grazing sheep and its hardiness earned it the moniker of The Survivor Tree Of Carrifran. It went on to be named Scotland’s Tree Of The Year 2020 and was selected as a finalist for Europe’s Tree Of The Year 2021.

Now the secrets of its genetic code are being unlocked to bring a greater understanding of biodiversity across the UK and Ireland, providing data that will be important for conservation and ecology.

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