Frankincense may have disappeared by end of the century
It would not be Christmas without a bit of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
But it seems there is a danger that supplies of frankincense might have disappeared by the end of the century.
Scientists say fires, disease and cattle grazing have led to a decline in numbers of the tree which produces the resin.
Andy Moore reports.
21 Dec 2011
- From the section UK