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Firefighters in Oregon are battling to save the ancient Doerner Fir, one of the world's oldest and tallest trees, after it was partially damaged by fire, likely caused by an unknown source, with efforts ongoing to prevent its complete destruction.
Scientists have discovered a 390 million-year-old fossil forest in southwest England, pushing back the timeline for the world's oldest-known forest by four million years. The forest, mostly comprised of cladoxylopsids, predates the previously recognized oldest forest in upstate New York. These ancient trees, resembling palms but actually a type of fern, played a crucial role in altering Earth's land biosphere and climate. The discovery sheds light on how trees fundamentally changed the planet and paved the way for the rise of complex life, despite the fact that the oldest trees ever are estimated to be 500 million years old.