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A yew tree for every parish in the LandUnion Jack

The yew tree has long been regarded as the tree of life. What isn't usually known is that yew trees are some of the oldest trees and pre-date Christianity. Some are over 2,000 years old and it is thought that some might be as old as 4,000 years old.

They were originally used by pagans as an assembly point for rituals. Churches were often built on the site, so in many cases the yew tree pre-dates the church and not vice versa.

Whilst the trees are poisonous to stock they have been found to contain which is a modern cure for cancer.

The Conservation Foundation is planning a Millennium Project to plant a yew tree in every parish in the UK. The Church of England are assisting in promoting the project. You could become a parish rep in finding a suitable spot to plant these majestic trees. It is hoped that these ancient trees will still be growing at the World reaches the year 3000!

For more information please contact:

The Conservation Foundation
1 Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2AR

 
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