Rare tree on Somerset clifftops being protected

A rare tree, Fay's whitebeam, that is only found on cliffs in Somerset is being protected.

Published on RocksNews: 4 Oct 2026, 12:20 UTC
Updated: 4 Oct 2026, 12:20 UTC
Language: English

Rare tree on Somerset clifftops being protected — Rare tree on Somerset clifftops being protected — Image credit: BBC News – Science & Environment

A rare tree, Fay's whitebeam, that is only found on cliffs in Somerset is being protected.

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