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Saving a 300-Year-Old Yew Tree | France News

A 300-year-old yew tree, its once-vibrant canopy now scorched by relentless heat, stands on the brink of collapse — but one homeowner refuses to give up. Tony Lasserre, armed with research and a deep reverence for ancient trees, is fighting back against climate change’s toll. While experts initially suggested cutting it down, he’s instead opting for gentle, restorative care: loosening soil, using lake water, mulching with wood chips, and even considering whitewashing the sun-blasted trunk. His mission? To reduce stress, not force growth — and to preserve a living monument that’s weathered…

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