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Trees – Habitat for Biodiversity

There is no precise definition of a tree but it is commonly regarded as a plant having an elongated trunk with many supporting branches and leaves. Trees are not a taxonomic group but consist of different species of plant that have evolved independently to grow taller in order to compete for sunlight. Trees are usually long-lived some may even live for several thousand years, a few of them are even among the oldest living organisms alive. Trees and Forests Trees play a crucial role in…

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