Ever wonder how long trees would live if not impacted by fires, nature, and man? Well the following is from www.thefactsite.com written by Becca Marsh about the oldest trees in the world that is still alive:
"The Earth has been around for billions of years but how long have trees existed?
Have you ever wondered what the oldest tree in the world might be?
Many tree species have become extinct over the years due to climate change, but there are plenty that have survived and still thrive today.
It has become difficult to determine what the oldest tree is, as there are varying types, species, and ways in which trees grow.
Here are the seven of the oldest trees in the world that are still alive today.
This includes both singular trees and clonal colony trees.
1. Gran Abuelo – 3,646 years old.
Gran Abuelo is located in Alerce Costero National Park, Chile. The tree is the oldest living tree in South America.
As of 2021, Gran Abuelo was 3,647 years old. Its age means that it was germinated in 1,500 BCE.
Gran Abuelo stands at over 196 feet (60 meters) tall and 13 feet (4 meters) wide.
It has a perimeter of 36 feet (11 meters).
Gran Abuelo is a Patagonian Cypress (Fitzroya cupressoids).
Sadly the Patagonian Cypress is an endangered species.
This is because the tree contains a resin that slows down the time it takes to deteriorate; therefore it has become a popular building material.
2. Sarv-e Abarkuh (Abarkuh Cypress) – 4,500 years old.
Sarv-e Abarkuh can be found in Abarkuh, Iran.
The species is a Mediterranean Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) and is believed to be around 4,500 years old.
Sarv-e Abarkuh is a natural monument in Iran and is protected by the Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran.
The tree has attracted attention across the world as the legend is that the tree was planted by an Iranian prophet named Zoroaster.
Other legends tell of the tree being planted by the third son of the Biblical Figure Noah.
3. Llangernyw Yew – 4,000-5,000 years old.
The Llangernyw Yew is located in the churchyard of St. Digain’s Church in the village of Llangernyw, Conway, Wales.
The tree is a Common Yew (Taxus baccata) species and has existed for around 5,000 years.
This particular tree was aged to be between 4,000-5,000 years old.
It is difficult to tell the exact age of this species as quite often the core will disappear over time and will be taken over by new large shoots that replace the area the core once was.
The tree has its own certificate that was issued by English botanist David Bellamy, confirming its age.
The Llangernyw Yew is an important part of the community as is the heart of local folklore tales.
The Llangernyw Yew appears in Welsh mythology as the place where the spirit called Angelystor (Recording Angel) will appear each Halloween to tell the village who will die next.
4. Methuselah – 4,852 years old.
Methuselah is a Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva).
The tree is located in California at Methuselah Grove in the White Mountains of Inyo County.
The exact location is unknown to the public as it is surrounded by other ancient trees.
This is so the tree stays safe and can be preserved for as long as possible.
Up until 2012, Methuselah was the oldest known tree in the world and as of 2021 was 4,853 years old.
It is estimated that the tree would have been germinated in 2832 BCE.
The tree was named after the oldest Biblical figure Methuselah, who lived to be 969.
The farmer Jared Milarch, in 2003 was granted permission to take cuttings from the tree.
He was successful in growing clones from Methuselah.
5. Old Tjikko – 9,500 years old.
Old Tjikko can be found in the Fulufjället Mountain of Dalarna province in Sweden and was discovered in 2008.
The tree is a Norway Spruce (Picea abies).
This species is known for its ability to shed and regrow a new trunk in the same place around every 600 years.
The species is a clonal colony tree.
You might be wondering how you can tell its age if this is the case.
The age can be seen through the root system, which is dated to be around 9,500 years old.
It is expected that the tree was brought to the areas by humans to germinate.
This theory shows that the climate in Sweden may have warmed sooner than scientists once thought.
6. Jurupa Oak – 13,000 years old.
Jurupa Oak is located in the Jurupa Mountains in Crestmore Heights, California, USA.
The tree species is a Palmer’s Oak (Quercus palmeri) and was discovered in 2009.
The species like the Norway Spruce is also a clonal colony tree.
Its age is determined by the root systems and new shoots are analyzed.
Palmer’s Oak’s thrive in wetter climates at high altitude, so Jurupa Oak was the only one found to survive in the area.
When Jurupa Oak was discovered, it was 1.55 miles (2.5 kilometers) wide and had an average height of 3.28 feet (1 meter).
It was also made up of 70 clusters of stems.
7. Pando – 80,000 years old.
Pando is located in Fishlake National Forest, Utah, USA.
Pando is a Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) and is estimated to over 80,000 years old.
Not only is Pando the oldest living clonal colony tree in the world, but it is one of the world’s oldest living species.
Pando is also a clonal colony tree, therefore it may appear to be a cluster of trees above ground but it is linked through its root system which started as one.
Sadly research shows that Pando’s rate of growth has slowed over the past few decades which indicates that Pando is slowly dying.
In Conclusion
The 7 oldest trees in the world show how strong and durable nature can really be.
It is difficult to measure accurately how old a tree can be, as there are many varying factors.
Some may argue that clonal colony trees don’t count as they re-grow, but it is still incredible to think these plants have been living longer than us!
Some of the world’s oldest trees have survived and witnessed great events throughout history and they are still standing tall today.
Why not research what the oldest tree is near you and witness nature at its strongest."
Wow! 13,000 years old that tree has seen a lot over the years. If you live near one of these wonders try to go and see these old trees!
I have lost a lot of faith with the Medical Community and the Governments over the last several years, but there are a few good things that can raise above the corruption and the pushing of drugs a new approach to heal people. The following is from www.gaia.com and written by Hunter Parsons that does not involve any drug or pushing an ineffective so called vaccine that the drug company is not held accountable in any way but they use sound! The use of sound can regrow bone tissue! Here is the story:
"The future of regenerative medicine could be found within sound healing by regrowing bone cells with sound waves.
The use of sound as a healing modality has an ancient tradition all over the world. The ancient Greeks used sound to cure mental disorders; Australian Aborigines reportedly use the didgeridoo to heal; and Tibetan or Himalayan singing bowls were, and still are, used for spiritual healing ceremonies.
Recently, a study showed an hour-long sound bowl meditation reduced anger, fatigue, anxiety, and ...
Not a fan of a Defense Agency studying Anti-Gravity and other Exotic Tech, but if the commercial world and make this technology cheap that will change our world yet again. The following is about three minute read and from www.gaia.com. The below was written by Hunter Parsons:
"Wormholes, invisibility cloaks, and anti-gravity — it’s not science fiction, it’s just some of the exotic things the U.S. government has been researching.
A massive document dump by the Defense Intelligence Agency shows some of the wild research projects the United States government was, at least, funding through the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program known as AATIP.
And another lesser-known entity called the Advanced Aerospace Weapons System Application Program or AAWSAP
The Defense Intelligence Agency has recently released a large number of documents to different news outlets and individuals who have filed Freedom of Information Act requests.
Of particular interest are some 1,600 pages released to Vice News, which ...
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"Over the past decade, there have been a number of archeological revelations pushing back the timeline of human evolution and our ancient ancestors’ various diasporas. Initially, these discoveries elicit some resistance as archeologists bemoan the daunting prospect of rewriting the history books, though once enough evidence is presented to established institutions, a new chronology becomes accepted.
But this really only pertains to the era of human development that predates civilization — the epochs of our past in which we were merely hunter-gatherers and nomads roaming the savannahs. Try challenging the consensus timeline of human civilization and it’s likely you’ll be met with derision and rigidity.
Conversely, someone of an alternative...
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We all have heard about chaos theory, but if you have not or have forgotten what chaos theory is well here you go from interestingengineering.com:
"Chaos theory deals with dynamic systems, which are highly sensitive to initial conditions, making it almost impossible to track the resulting unpredictable behavior. Chaos theory seeks to find patterns in systems that appear random, such as weather, fluid turbulence, and the stock market.
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As Edward Lorenz, who first proposed what became commonly known as the Butterfly Effect, eloquently said, "Chaos: When the present determines the future, but the approximate present does not approximately determine the future.""
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The following is from an article from interestingengineering.com and written by Paul Ratner:
"A new study looks at how accurately AI can diagnose patients. We interview the researcher, who weighs in on AI's role ...
