Campaign group No Oulton Turbine said 342 mature trees, including oak, ash, sweet chestnut, rowan and Corsican pines, covering three-quarters of an acre, had been felled.

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It is home to three nearly 100 foot tall pines.

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Of the three types of coniferous trees studied, pines were found to be dying at the fastest rate.

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For a lavish country-club-style atmosphere set in an urban forest of oaks and pines, plus athletic extras like a running track, three large outdoor pools, a 125, 000sqft fitness centre, tennis courts and a climbing wall, check out the 289-room Houstonian Hotel Club and Spa near the Galleria on the west side of town.

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The blaze in Swinley Forest raged for three weeks in May 2011, damaging more than 100, 000 trees, most of them pines.

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The 2013 season may be in its infancy but the 14-time major winner has started in irrepressible form, winning three of his five tournaments -- after triumphing at Doral earlier this month and at Torrey Pines in January.

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