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Day: October 19, 2012

When is a wood not a wood?

by kath lowrieThe Independent BlogPosted on 19/10/2012No Comments

We have all been taught the merits of planting trees. One by one, “The Man Who Planted Trees” popped fat acorns into the bare hill sides of Provence in Jean Giono’s spirtual tale. Gradually the shepherd created a forest in a beautiful allegory of hope. Chile, the country in which we are doing our5000mileproject.org run is …

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