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Inside the World's Oldest and Largest Forests

Earth's ancient woodlands are living cathedrals that have survived ice ages and sheltered millions of species. From towering coastal redwoods to vast subarctic taiga, these thirty-six wonders showcase

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  1. Inside the World's Oldest and Largest Forests
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From towering coastal redwoods shrouded in maritime mist to unbroken boreal taiga encircling the northern hemisphere, Earth's ancient woodlands are living cathedrals. These complex ecosystems have survived ice ages, sheltered millions of species, and buffered planetary climate for tens of millions of years.

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