Arboretums are often used for scientific study and environmental education. 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. 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. Unlike a wild forest, every tree in the arboretum has been carefully selected and planted.