Along the oldest European long-distance hiking, that is the 600 km Slovenian Mountain Trail, remarkable trees are abundant up the line. In this case a magnificent beech (Fagus sylvatica) host a mark of this amazing trail (SMT nearby Maribor, Slovenia)
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In the hometown of Santa Claus white landscapes are not just in Winter time. Even in Summer time white is largely showed in the Silver Birch (Betula pendula) barks and the flowers belonging to the Apiaceae family (Rovaniemi – Finland)
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In the Chapultepec Castle massive evergreen trees as Ombù (Phytolacca dioica) are widespread throughout the park (Mexico City – Mexico)
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Namibian desert does not mean lack of life. Here a resilient and generous Camel Thorn tree (Vachellia erioloba) hosts an huge nest of Sociable Weavers (Philetairus socius) (Namibia)
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In “Pa Phru Tha Pom Khlong Song Nam” (“Two Water Canal Swamp Forest”), where freshwater and saltwater meet, there is an enchanting ecosystem based on mangrove forest with intricate roots and crystal clear water (Mixed tree species; Krabi, Thailand)
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Even in intensive farming areas, hidden gems can be found : among pineapple crops the watershed ecosystems are home of impressive living organism as this giant Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra, Pangola – Costa Rica).
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In the amazing Capital City of the Nabatean Kingdom a remarkable and privileged juniper (Juniperus phoenicea) contemplates the monumental building carved out of rock named Ed-Deir (The Monastery) immersed on a lunar landscape (Petra – Jordan)
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The wonderful Galicia region offers uncountable treasures : along the famous Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago) an imposing and venerable chestnut (800 years old) welcomes and encourages the brave and exhausted pilgrims (Triacastela – Spain)
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In the Chinese imperial garden during the Qing dynasty named Summer Palace, a lovely willow tree (Salix matsudana) serves loyally as bridgekeeper (Beijing – China)
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In a promising tiger spot a wonderful blossoming Sea Mango (Cerbera Manghas; “Dakur” in local language) provides its contribution to the magnificence of the biggest mangrove forest in the world. But be careful: the white flowers are awesome but the fruit nuts are highly toxic (Sundarbans – Bangladesh)
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