FRED HAGENEDER’S GATEWAY TO THE MEANING OF TREES IN CULTURE AND CONSCIOUSNESS

ancient yew tree at Defynnog, Powys. © Peter Norton
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The ancient yews of Wales

Deadly longbow vs Christian symbol of Resurrection – the yew tree played a big part in defending Wales – it’s about time it got some protection back.

yew trees in the Duezce reserve, northern Turkey. © Fred Hageneder
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The genetic evolution of European yew

A major genetic study of the European yew reveals the origins and migration pattern of this unique tree, and its evolutionary response to regional climate.

Heavy evaporation over dense forest. © aslysun/shutterstock.com
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Trees for Life – (1) The outside

Forests are essential organs in the metabolism of planet Earth, maintaining the balance of the ecosphere, global climate, and regional weather patterns.

Monsoon rainforest in Malaysia/Thailand. © Edward Parker
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The impact of forests on climate

The world’s forests are active players in maintaining the equilibrium of world climate, not just passive victims succumbing to global heating.

Fruchtkörper des Falschen Weißen Stängelbecherchens (Hymenoscyphus pseudoalbidus), welches das Eschensterben verursacht (© Wikimedia Commons)
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Hidden reasons for mass tree dying

Climate disruption is not the only reason for mass tree dying caused by ever new bugs and diseases. Landgrabbing and pollution have much to answer for.

Three small children walk around an ancient yew tree. © Toby Hindson
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Yew make me feel so young

The origins of the Yew tree reach back to the Upper Jurassic, the age of dinosaurs. Today the oldest trees of Europe need a better conservation status.

Red yew aril covered by winter ice. © Christian Wolf
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The Wonders of Yew

The Yew tree (Taxus baccata L.), the oldest native tree species of Europe, is full of surprises and enigmas, both in botany and in natural history as well as cultural history. Here’s a concise introduction.

ancient yew tree in the Yenice reserve, northern Turkey. © Fred Hageneder
botany

The natural history of yew in Europe

A major study of the genetic evolution of European yew reveals the origins and migration pattern of this unique tree, and its response to regional climate.

bumble bee on tree flower. © lava777/fotolia.com
botany

Trees have electric auras

A team at Bristol University found that the flower visits of bees are guided by their ability to detect and ‘read’ the electric fields around the blossoms.

woman sitting in a forest clearing. © Kichigin/shutterstock
botany

Trees improve human health

Forest time reduces the level of stress chemicals in the body, boosts the immune system and hence helps to ward off viruses, bacteria and even tumours.

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ancient yew tree at Defynnog, Powys. © Peter Norton
botany

The ancient yews of Wales

Deadly longbow vs Christian symbol of Resurrection – the yew tree played a big part in defending Wales – it’s about time it got some protection back.

yew trees in the Duezce reserve, northern Turkey. © Fred Hageneder
articles

The genetic evolution of European yew

A major genetic study of the European yew reveals the origins and migration pattern of this unique tree, and its evolutionary response to regional climate.

Heavy evaporation over dense forest. © aslysun/shutterstock.com
articles

Trees for Life – (1) The outside

Forests are essential organs in the metabolism of planet Earth, maintaining the balance of the ecosphere, global climate, and regional weather patterns.

Monsoon rainforest in Malaysia/Thailand. © Edward Parker
articles

The impact of forests on climate

The world’s forests are active players in maintaining the equilibrium of world climate, not just passive victims succumbing to global heating.

Fruchtkörper des Falschen Weißen Stängelbecherchens (Hymenoscyphus pseudoalbidus), welches das Eschensterben verursacht (© Wikimedia Commons)
articles

Hidden reasons for mass tree dying

Climate disruption is not the only reason for mass tree dying caused by ever new bugs and diseases. Landgrabbing and pollution have much to answer for.

Three small children walk around an ancient yew tree. © Toby Hindson
articles

Yew make me feel so young

The origins of the Yew tree reach back to the Upper Jurassic, the age of dinosaurs. Today the oldest trees of Europe need a better conservation status.

Red yew aril covered by winter ice. © Christian Wolf
articles

The Wonders of Yew

The Yew tree (Taxus baccata L.), the oldest native tree species of Europe, is full of surprises and enigmas, both in botany and in natural history as well as cultural history. Here’s a concise introduction.

ancient yew tree in the Yenice reserve, northern Turkey. © Fred Hageneder
botany

The natural history of yew in Europe

A major study of the genetic evolution of European yew reveals the origins and migration pattern of this unique tree, and its response to regional climate.

bumble bee on tree flower. © lava777/fotolia.com
botany

Trees have electric auras

A team at Bristol University found that the flower visits of bees are guided by their ability to detect and ‘read’ the electric fields around the blossoms.

woman sitting in a forest clearing. © Kichigin/shutterstock
botany

Trees improve human health

Forest time reduces the level of stress chemicals in the body, boosts the immune system and hence helps to ward off viruses, bacteria and even tumours.

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drop us a line and keep in touch