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“Trees”

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  1. (1913) A poem by the American poet Joyce Kilmer. Its opening lines are: “I think that I shall never see / A poem as lovely as a tree.”

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Trees colonized by golden oyster mushrooms contained far fewer fungal species, and the overall mix of fungi was altered compared to unaffected trees.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Trees generally would be allowed in Zone Zero.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Trees and plants are well-manicured: officials prune, shape and clear the shrubs regularly, and parks are governed by an elaborate rulebook that includes bans on activities like cycling, skating and kite-flying, depending on the park.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

"Trees are life. Thousands are cut to build one bridge."

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

But while the Bottle Trees were guards, making sure evil spirits like Uncle C didn’t escape, the Tree of Power seemed like it wanted to protect you.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

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