One of Toronto's oldest elm trees is on its last legs. Researchers are racing to re-grow copies

One of Toronto’s largest and oldest elm trees, located on Barton Street, is set to be removed next week, raising concerns among local environmentalists. Forest ecologist Eric Davies from the University of Toronto, who measured the tree at 40 metres tall and 5.5 metres in circumference, is advocating for efforts to ensure its legacy continues despite the impending removal.

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