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Name: | Dedicate a tree in Chile |
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Price: | £19.99
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The quirky Monkey Puzzle graces many gardens in the UK yet this ancient tree is at risk of extinction in its natural habitat of Southern Chile and Argentina. Half of the original monkey puzzle forest has been lost due to logging and land clearance for farming and tree plantations.nbspThe Monkey Puzzle a tree that has been around for millions of years surviving the catastrophic event that wiped out the dinosaurs is now struggling to survive. span The Monkey Puzzle can live for up to 1000 years reach heights of 100 ft and grow as far south as trees can grow. No wonder perhaps that it is such an odd looking tree its had to be tough tall and spiky to get this far! nbsp span span YOUR GIFT WILL SUPPORT THE REPLANTING OF THIS FABULOUS TREE IN ITS NATIVE COUNTRY span span Working with the Universidad de Concepcioacuten the Global Trees Campaign is working to save this ancient tree.nbspOur tree planting is focused on a unique stand of monkey puzzles found clinging on in the heart of Chiles vast pine plantations at the coastal community of Villa Araucaria em Araucaria em is the scientific name for the Monkey Puzzle. span span For the local people the uniqueness of this population could bring economic benefits through ecotourism for the tree as a whole this site represents a flagship for its survival. span div u Your Gift u div Your gift will help the people at Villa Araucaria to secure land for planting to grow new seedlings and to plant and care for the young monkey puzzle trees. nbspnbspThe recipient of your gift will be sent ul type="disc" A full colour information pack on the project including maps of the area pictures of the forest and a profile of the Monkey Puzzle span A certificate in either your name or in the name of a chosen recipient span The latest issue of FFIs award winning conservation magazine span An FFI greeting card with a personalized message. span img width="151" height="70" alt="" src="imageffi_gtc.gif" |
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