Chile’s ancient conifers host underground web of life that sustains forests: Study

Mongabay
Apr 9, 2026, 6:26 am101 ptsTrending
In an isolated valley within Alerce Costero National Park in southern Chile, one tree towers above all others. At 30 meters (100 feet) high, this alerce abuelo or grandpa alerce, is estimated to be more than 2,400 years old. Its massive trunk and branches are covered in lichens, mosses and even other woody…

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