The iconic Cape Verde date palm came from commercial trees gone feral and could provide genetic variety to boost the resilience of its tamer relatives.

F Oil Palm uses drones to map 1,150 hectares in Andhra Pradesh, spotting disease and boosting tree health and yield tracking.

Three highly attractive palms are generally considered fire-safe as long as their dry fronds are removed in a timely manner.

Trains were cancelled and delayed after a tree fell on overhead electric wires. Network Rail said there was major disruption on Greater Anglia lines after the incident was reported at 09:08 GMT.