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The making of Kew's treetop walkway



Tony Kirkham, Head of Kew's Arboretum, explains how Kew's latest iconic feature, the Xstrata Treetop Walkway, was planned and built, and how it fits into Kew's landscape, providing a unique view of Kew and its environment.

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