Raised from the dead! Vandalised tree shows signs of life
By Jill Dando News
Encouraging signs of new life are emerging at the site of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland In the UK.
Ten months after the iconic tree was vandalized, eight new shoots have sprouted from the base of the stump, each with small leaves measuring 2-4cm in height.
The regrowth was discovered by Northumberland National Park ranger Gary Pickles during a routine check. "I was first at the scene when the tree was discovered felled, and I remember saying hurriedly that it was gone. Now, I hope I can say that it's back!" Pickles said.
Andrew Poad, General Manager for the National Trust at Hadrian's Wall, expressed amazement at the tree's resilience:
"We always had hope that nature would find a way to recover, and to see signs of life, just ten months on is astonishing."
The National Trust plans to let all eight shoots grow for a few years to see how they develop. They've asked visitors to respect the site and avoid touching the shoots or leaving ashes in the area, as this could hinder the growing process.
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Meanwhile, seedlings gathered after the tree's felling are thriving at the National Trust's Plant Conservation Centre. Plans are underway to potentially plant these saplings in the next 12-24 months.
The National Trust, Northumberland National Park Authority, Historic England, and the Hadrian's Wall Partnership are planning various initiatives in response to the tree's felling, including work with local schools, tree planting in Northumberland, and artistic interpretations.
More details will be announced next month.
