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World’s oldest fossilised trees discovered along Devon and Somerset coast

The discovery of the oldest forest in Somerset and Devon, over 390 million years old, surpasses the previous record found in New York.
Researchers found standing plant fossils like Calamophyton and evidence of ancient arthropods in the sediment.
These findings in the Middle Devonian Hangman Sandstone Formation suggest the onset of significant changes in Earth's landscapes due to forests.

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BBC News

World's earliest forest discovered, scientists say

The tree fossils dating back 390 million years were found near a Butlin's holiday camp in Somerset.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

World’s oldest fossilised trees discovered along Devon and Somerset coast

The fossilised Calamophyton remains show how early trees helped shape landscapes and stabilise riverbanks millions of years ago

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

‘World’s oldest fossil forest’ discovered on south coast of England

Scientists have uncovered what they believe to be the world’s oldest fossil forest – dating back 390 million years – in the high sandstone cliffs along the Devon and Somerset coast. The fossilised trees are palm-like in appearance but would have had thin trunks with hollow centres, researchers say. Remains were discovered in the Hangman Sandstone Formation near Minehead, close to a Butlin’s holiday camp. This fossil forest is around four million…

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

Fossilized trees dating back 390 million years are world’s oldest

Scientists working in southwest England have found the oldest fossilized forest known on Earth, according to a new study.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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ABC Australia

World's earliest forest — dating back 390 million years — discovered on the UK coastline

Scientists discover the oldest fossilised forest known on Earth, dating back 390 million years, according to a new study.

2 months ago·Australia

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Shropshire Star

‘World’s oldest fossil forest’ discovered in cliffs on south coast of England

Scientists have uncovered what they believe to be the world’s oldest fossil forest – dating back 390 million years – in the high sandstone cliffs along the Devon and Somerset coast.

2 months ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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