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Explainer: What are old-growth forests?

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August 22, 2019

The oldest trees in the world can be found in the rainforests of New Zealand, where whole areas are as yet untouched by humans. The world's forests are massive sources of fresh water and also important carbon sinks. But they're under serious threat.

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