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Arboretum

usgb/ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/Volume
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Educational Purpose

Arboretums are often used for scientific study and environmental education.

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School trips to the arboretum help students learn about different species of trees.
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Specialized Displays

Some arboretums specialize in certain types of trees, like conifers or tropical species.

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The arboretum we visited had an exceptional collection of rare tropical trees.
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Common Confusion

Do not confuse an arboretum with a forest; the former is curated for study, the latter is a natural wilderness.

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Unlike a wild forest, every tree in the arboretum has been carefully selected and planted.
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