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

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.

The historical photo of the "Blue Marble" Earth, taken from Apollo 17 on December 7, 1972
articles

An introduction to Gaia

Gaia is the entirety of the material Earth and all living organisms on it = the ecosphere. A self-regulating system that has evolved over 3.8 billion years.

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.

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.

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.

oldest spruce in the world: 'Old Tjikko' (excerpt) in Fulufjäll, Sweden. © Karl Brodowsky/Wikimedia Creative Commons
botany

The world’s oldest spruce found in Sweden

Beneath a spruce tree in Sweden scientists found ancient spruce remains (cones and wood) of the same genetic make-up, pointing to a vast age for this tree.

ice on Greenland (2009). © Halorache/Creative Commons
botany

Oldest DNA samples found on Greenland

The oldest authenticated DNA was recovered from ancient biological material, helping to reconstruct past habitats eliminated by natural climate change.

she-wolf with cubs. © Vibe Images/fotolia.com
climate care

Return of the wolf to Germany

After 150 years, the first pair of wild wolves have reared their young in Germany. The wolf is returning to Europe from Russia and the Carpathian Mountains.

prehistoric root system in the excavation field. © Nathalie Cohen
cultural history

Prehistoric forest discovered near London

A mile and a half of prehistoric mixed forest of oak, ash, alder, Scots pine, and yew has been discovered on the south bank of the Thames.

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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.

The historical photo of the "Blue Marble" Earth, taken from Apollo 17 on December 7, 1972
articles

An introduction to Gaia

Gaia is the entirety of the material Earth and all living organisms on it = the ecosphere. A self-regulating system that has evolved over 3.8 billion years.

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.

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.

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.

oldest spruce in the world: 'Old Tjikko' (excerpt) in Fulufjäll, Sweden. © Karl Brodowsky/Wikimedia Creative Commons
botany

The world’s oldest spruce found in Sweden

Beneath a spruce tree in Sweden scientists found ancient spruce remains (cones and wood) of the same genetic make-up, pointing to a vast age for this tree.

ice on Greenland (2009). © Halorache/Creative Commons
botany

Oldest DNA samples found on Greenland

The oldest authenticated DNA was recovered from ancient biological material, helping to reconstruct past habitats eliminated by natural climate change.

she-wolf with cubs. © Vibe Images/fotolia.com
climate care

Return of the wolf to Germany

After 150 years, the first pair of wild wolves have reared their young in Germany. The wolf is returning to Europe from Russia and the Carpathian Mountains.

prehistoric root system in the excavation field. © Nathalie Cohen
cultural history

Prehistoric forest discovered near London

A mile and a half of prehistoric mixed forest of oak, ash, alder, Scots pine, and yew has been discovered on the south bank of the Thames.

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