Corals of The Land | Gingko Tree - Kirkstall Abbey Autumn 2025

The ginkgo tree is one of Earth’s most ancient survivors — a living fossil that has outlived dinosaurs, climate shifts, and mass extinction events. Much like coral reefs shape life under the ocean’s surface, the ginkgo shapes the world above: protecting biodiversity, purifying the air, and connecting us to the past.

In today’s video, we travel to Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds to discover this incredible tree up close. Its golden autumn leaves transform the historic ruins into a living piece of art — a reminder that nature is a powerful storyteller, wherever it grows.

From oceans to forests, every ecosystem matters. The coral of the land… the reef of the forest… the ginkgo teaches us why preserving life in all forms is essential for our future.


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