Oak tree silhouette, bare branches and leafless in winter

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Throughout winter trees are normally dormant, their metabolism slows down, they shed their leaves and stop growing. This helps them to conserve energy and stay alive during the winter season. Image taken in Shropshire woodland, UK

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Shropshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Jackie Tweddle / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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