The 30 years war: the fight against rhododendron

Conservation ranger Peter O’Toole, who is accompanied everywhere by his Bedlington terrier Oscar, has been trying to control rhododendron in Killarney National Park for 15 years. Given the chance, it would happily swallow Ireland’s ancient woodlands.

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Lü Lingshun

Lü Lingshun on the gaokao, China's university admission exam. Video: Nicolas Schmitt / The Irish Times


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