Illustrative photo: Department of Forest Ecology / ČZU
The oldest known beech tree in Czechia has been identified in the Beskydy Mountains near the country’s border with Slovakia. Researchers have determined the tree to be 492 years old, meaning it must have taken root in the early 16th century.
The tree was discovered near the village of Velké Karlovice by a team from the Research Institute for Landscape and Ornamental Gardening.
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Author: Ruth Fraňková