Rare tree on Somerset clifftops being protected
A rare tree, Fay's whitebeam, that is only found on cliffs in Somerset is being protected.
According to BBC News, a rare tree, Fay's whitebeam, that is only found on cliffs in Somerset is being protected.
This science story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Somerset and Fay.
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