During the past two decades, research has developed around the world into the use, importance, and value of heritage trees in an effort to support their protection and maintenance. In addition, there are various registries that focus on their status as endangered, as valuable icons in the landscape, or as the largest of their species as a proxy for age. The following is a compilation of recent research and selected national heritage tree registries.
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