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13:21 GMT, Thursday, 22 May 2008 14:21 UK

In pictures: Kew's treetop walkway

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London's Kew Gardens has unveiled a walkway 18m (59ft) above ground, enabling visitors to explore the treetop canopy.

Treetop walkway at Kew Gardens

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The 200m (656ft) long Xstrata walkway enables visitors to enter the canopy of sweet chestnuts, limes and deciduous oaks.

Treetop walkway at Kew Gardens

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Birds, insects, lichens and fungi that rely upon the trees can be viewed from the walkway.

Treetop walkway at Kew Gardens

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Designed by Marks Barfield Architects, the architects behind the London Eye, the walkway also gives an aerial view of London landmarks such as Wembley Stadium.

Treetop walkway at Kew Gardens

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Kew Gardens staff hope the walkway will enable visitors to appreciate the importance of trees and our need to protect and nurture them.

Treetop walkway at Kew Gardens

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The walkway opens to the public on Saturday, when another attraction will also enable visitors to study the soil beneath the trees.

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