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  2. This secret Central Park tree pays tribute to hundreds of ...

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    One of the most poignant seasonal displays is a humble 18-foot tree hidden in Central Park. Every holiday season for nearly the past 40 years, a Hinoki false cypress in the depths of the park ...

  3. Julia Butterfly Hill - Wikipedia

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    Julia Lorraine Hill (born February 18, 1974), best known as Julia Butterfly Hill, is an American environmental activist and tax redirection advocate. She lived in a 200-foot (61 m)-tall, approximately 1,000-year-old California redwood tree for 738 days between December 10, 1997, and December 18, 1999.

  4. National Memorial Arboretum - Wikipedia

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    The largest section is the Armed Forces Memorial, at the heart of the arboretum, which is a tribute to over 16,000 service personnel who have lost their lives in conflict or as a result of terrorism since the end of the Second World War. At 11 am on 11 November each year the sun shines through two slits in the outer and inner walls of the ...

  5. Saalumarada Thimmakka - Wikipedia

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    Ficus (banyan) trees were aplenty near Thimmakka's village. Thimakka and her husband started grafting saplings from these trees. Ten saplings were grafted in the first year and they were planted along a distance of 5 km near the neighbouring village of Kudur. 15 saplings were planted in the second year and 20 in the third year. [13]

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  7. The Christmas Tree’s Royal Roots: How Queen Victoria ... - AOL

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    According to Country Living, the first decorated Christmas tree close to what is popular today originated in 16th-century Germany. Martin Luther is believed to be responsible for decorating the ...

  8. Fylde Memorial Arboretum and Community Woodland - Wikipedia

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    Blackpool Council's Parks Service designed the plans for the memorial woodland, while rangers worked with local school children and community groups to plant trees. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Officially opened on 26 June 2009 with a service of dedication, [ 4 ] the arboretum has a main memorial plaque as well as 16 smaller plinths. [ 5 ]

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