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I was out measuring the DBH of trees in an urban city (Meyzieu) and I found this huge pine tree with a DBH of 87 cm. It was used for decorative purposes (in a neatly trimmed plot with flowers beneath), but the DBH also hints at its important age. I think it's important for cities to preserve these ancient trees (especially native) and this one is an example of how they can be very well integrated in the scenery. Cities often introduce new species for their attractiveness, but these are not as adapted to the climate as native species and they could disturb the balance of the natural tree distribution.