[Steve]

Originally Posted by Major_Tom ↗

Well you get two types of people on this, the "it's a tree" people who will never understand why it's a big deal, and the "it's a tree" people that completely understand why this is such a big deal.

Yes, if you have to ask what's so special about a tree...that tree...after all, it's just a tree? It would be pointless trying to explain.

[Geemonster]

Originally Posted by marcos_69 ↗

What a couple of jackasses.

i'd have given the pair at least 10 years for that
they look like a couple of morons in their pictures.

[Geemonster]

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[Geemonster]

we need trees more than they need us.

[Mr.NoCredit]

Well, now that the damage is done and there’s no reversing it I’d say it’s time to plant a new tree there. It’s never too late to start something new and in 50 years when some of us are gone there would be a 50 year growth tree in place of the felled one. *and in two hundred years what a tree it could be if its lifespan were that long!

Don’t just let the empty space sit empty.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by Mr.NoCredit ↗

Well, now that the damage is done and there’s no reversing it I’d say it’s time to plant a new tree there. It’s never too late to start something new and in 50 years when some of us are gone there would be a 50 year growth tree in place of the felled one. *and in two hundred years what a tree it could be if its lifespan were that long!

Don’t just let the empty space sit empty.

The Sycamore Gap tree, tragically felled in September 2023, is being replaced by a variety of methods, including growing new saplings from collected seeds and encouraging regrowth from the original stump. While the iconic tree cannot be perfectly replicated, efforts are underway to honour its memory and restore the landscape, including planting saplings in various locations and creating art from the tree's remains.

Together with our partners and the community, we're creating a legacy for the much-loved Sycamore Gap tree, an iconic landmark in the Northumberland landscape for nearly 200 years.

We were shocked and saddened when the famous Sycamore Gap Tree, at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Fort, was felled in an act of vandalism in September 2023.

We know we share these feelings with thousands, if not millions, of people around the world who felt a special connection with the tree and its landscape.

The response to the felling of the tree over the past year has been overwhelming, and we are grateful for the thousands of ideas, offers of help and tributes we've received. It is clear this tree was special to many, many people. Thank you to everyone who got in touch.

Trees of Hope
Over the last year, the organisations have read each message, social media tribute, and on-site memorial received from the public.

Building on public feedback, the organisations have created a series of initiatives designed to mark the legacy of the tree and engage communities at a local and national level.

We're delighted to announce the opportunity for people to request one of the Sycamore Gap saplings in our Trees of Hope initiative.

Trees of Hope’ initiative, where 49 saplings – one to represent each foot of the tree's height at the time of felling – will be gifted to communities around the country.

People from around the UK are invited to apply for a tree to plant in publicly accessible spaces, which have emotional connections with people and communities.

You can find out more, including how to apply for one of the 49 saplings, here

Signs of life
We are delighted that Sycamore Gap is showing signs of regrowth. Growing from the base of the stump, 25 new shoots have emerged, giving hope that the tree lives on.

While it’s early days, the National Trust and Northumberland National Park Authority are hopeful that if left to grow, the new shoots could develop significant new growth to form as ‘new’ trees around the original stump.

Our aim is to leave all of the shoots to grow for a few years – to see how they develop. In time, we’ll be able to decide how to manage the tree, as a coppiced stool or considering whether to reduce it to a single tree at some point in the future. We’ll also do what we can to protect the root zone and to avoid any compaction.

The next few months are vitally important for the success of these shoots forming into the reinvigorated tree. We respectfully ask that any visitors to the site keep away from the stump and not touch the shoots.

The National Trust and Northumberland National Park Authority will continue to monitor the growth of the shoots and have fenced the site to ensure the tree roots are protected.

[jg11358]

Originally Posted by Major_Tom ↗

Well you get two types of people on this, the "it's a tree" people who will never understand why it's a big deal, and the "it's a tree" people that completely understand why this is such a big deal.

....i would absolutely love to hear from you, or anyone else for that matter...

why the fuck does everyone care about this tree that will make a decent pile of firewood

[jg11358]

am i missing something? did this tree tickle your asshole as you walk by...?

does it grow money instead of leafs?

tf...? we gonna suffocate because 'less oxygen'?

make this make sense why you would give such a fuck about a tree lmao jail the dude, but this tree has more rental property in peoples brains than people on this forum have pornhub and xvideos in their search history

[Major_Tom]

Originally Posted by jg11358 ↗

am i missing something? did this tree tickle your asshole as you walk by...?

does it grow money instead of leafs?

tf...? we gonna suffocate because 'less oxygen'?

make this make sense why you would give such a fuck about a tree lmao jail the dude, but this tree has more rental property in peoples brains than people on this forum have pornhub and xvideos in their search history

You're hopeless

Happy wanking

[jg11358]

Originally Posted by Major_Tom ↗

You're hopeless

Happy wanking

Coming from a person so adamantly opposed to trees being cut down...

Did you and Greta drink your tea today? This doesn't explain why you'd suck off a tree branch, just that you wood...(heh)