The yew. History written in a tree

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Yew – a tree full of contradictions: poisonous and medicinal, legendary and forgotten. As a species with a rich and long history, it was intensively exploited for centuries, primarily for the unique properties of its wood, which nearly led to its complete extinction in Poland. Polish foresters have implemented a nationwide yew restoration program aimed at increasing the species' occurrence.