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Rest of World News: The Gran Abuelo, an ancient 5,400-year-old tree in Chile's Alerce Costero National Park, is at risk due to a proposed highway project. Scientists warn of ecological devastation ...

Can the world's oldest tree survive 'progress'? Serdar Vardar 04/26/2025 In the depths of a Chilean rainforest stands the 'Gran Abuelo,' an approximately 5,400-year-old tree fighting for survival.

In the depths of a Chilean rainforest stands the 'Gran Abuelo,' an approximately 5,400-year-old tree fighting for survival. A highway project now threatens its existence — and the ecosystem around it.

In fact, the average redwood lifespan is around 800 to 1,500 years, with some able to span 2 millenia. But now in southern Chile, a cypress may be about to become the oldest tree in the world.

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