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Establishing UK tree seed bank 'crucial'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22479567
Ash, a common sight throughout most of the UK, is one of the tree seed collection's priority species
The UK's first national collection of tree seeds has been established, which scientists say is crucial as a growing array of pests threaten native species.
Co-ordinated by Kew's Millennium Seed Bank, it aims to safeguard the genetic diversity of the UK's tree flora.
The scheme will initially target 50 native species, including the common ash, which is under treat across Europe from ash dieback.
The project's funding has been provided by the People's Postcode Lottery.
