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The Power of Trees

2020 is the Year of the Tree on PM. We're asking why they matter and where we need them, in the UK and around the world.

The Power of Trees

Trees: on PM we're asking why they matter and where we need them, in the UK and abroad.
Why are oak trees so important to us?

Dr James Canton, author of the Oak Papers, describes his favourite "historic" tree
'I'd heard of ash dieback, I had paid it no attention’

Former head of MI5, Elizabeth Manning-Buller, shares a dilemma about her favourite tree
'Ilex trees are part of the Norfolk landscape'

Pottery maestro Emma Bridgewater tells us about her favourite tree
'Trees have been part of my life'

Author Micheal Morpurgo describes his favourite tree, a love he's had since childhood
'There's a lot you can learn from a tree'

The Bishop of Chelmsford talks to PM about the spiritual importance of trees.
Can planting trees reduce flooding?

A natural flood management scheme in the Scottish borders proves successful
Planting the PM Tree

Tony Kirkham, head of the arboretum at Kew Gardens, helps Evan Davis plant the PM Tree
'This tree is part of my life story - I am an insignificant bit of its life story'

Naturalist and campaigner Chris Packham introduces Evan Davis to his favourite tree

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