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300-year-old Polish beech voted Tree of the Year


The win by Poland’s Heart of the Dalkowskie Hills tree marks Poland’s fourth victory in a row.

The Heart of the Dalkowskie Hills, a breathtaking 300-year-old beech, has won Poland the European Tree of the Year award for the fourth consecutive time. A 400-year-old stone pine in Abengibre, Spain, this tree has sheltered generations of locals and witnessed countless celebrations, childhood games and romances. This ancient species, dating back to the time of dinosaurs, was preserved in China for its symbolic meaning of love and hope.

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