Who knew that a tree's best friend could be a scientist with a watering can and an existential crisis?
World's loneliest tree gets a companion sapling
A botanist in a remote region has planted a companion sapling next to what is believed to be the world's loneliest tree, a solitary specimen that has stood alone for decades. The new planting aims to provide genetic diversity and a potential future mate, sparking hope for the species' resilience. Conservationists are monitoring the sapling's progress.
Source: World's loneliest tree gets a companion sapling — Mongabay Conservation
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