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This article makes a credible case for special protections for the yew being unneeded. There does not appear to be a great number of threats to them nor does it

• dmix 7y ago
  It’s interesting what things humans get protective and sentimental over. The difference with the buildings is they are selectively chosen as heritage buildings. Someone didn’t come along and say every old Christian church should get a special grade. Their individual history and merits are evaluated. I don’t see why special protection can’t be given through volunteer efforts on some unique and interesting trees that are actually ancient. Not sure I agree that every single branch of every yew in the country should require a highly paid specialist. Especially when they are mostly already on ancient church property that is already being well taken care of. Just educate the churches and local communities with articles like these and the online groups that already exist. Create some time to clean up the ones in human accessible areas. Not everything requires the heavy hand of government.