Yew (Taxus baccata)

Taxol

• Taxol is a drug used to treat cancer. A number of companies seek quantities of fresh Yew clippings from which they produce this drug. The following companies have, in the past, purchased Yew clippings in quantity.
  • London Landscaper, Tel/Fax. 01932 873777
  • Yew Tree Clippings Ltd, Tel. 01308 485693    Fax.  01308 485614

Organisations

• The Conservation Foundation. Are passionate about Yew conservation. They offer workshops, a newsletter and articles. 
• Companions of the Yew.

Journal Extracts (see AIE Abbreviations for abbreviations and links)

• Yew - The Ashbrittle Yew.    AAN - Issue 105 - June 1999

• Link back to Subject Index

Information Sources: C Skellern.

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