Robin Hood's tree now a stump (iconic tree at Hadrian's Wall)

[StoneRoad]

A large segment of the main trunk has come {almost} home - it's at The Sill ...

Sycamore Gap tree: Piece of trunk returns home one year on

A 7ft (2m) section of the illegally felled tree is on display in Northumberland from Saturday.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[StoneRoad]

More on the "Trees of Hope" initiative - Sycamore gap seedlings having new homes [to be planted out next winter]

Sycamore Gap saplings to spread 'hope' across UK

Saplings from the famous tree are being given to 49 UK charities and groups.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[lazythursday]

Christ. Last autumn, or maybe the year before, was a 'mast' year for sycamores and there were seedlings absolutely everywhere the following spring. It's just about the easiest tree to grow. There's nothing actually special about the DNA of this particular sycamore, is there? I am all in favour of tree planting and valuing trees in general but I think the effort gone into 'Trees of Hope' could have been directed more usefully, maybe in trying to change the law about how mature trees are protected or something.

 

[StoneRoad]

Christ. Last autumn, or maybe the year before, was a 'mast' year for sycamores and there were seedlings absolutely everywhere the following spring. It's just about the easiest tree to grow. There's nothing actually special about the DNA of this particular sycamore, is there? I am all in favour of tree planting and valuing trees in general but I think the effort gone into 'Trees of Hope' could have been directed more usefully, maybe in trying to change the law about how mature trees are protected or something.

Think it is more a case of symbolism in this case ...

and individual trees can be protected by preservation orders and other measures.

 

[StoneRoad]

More on the upcoming trial - as in it is delayed

Sycamore Gap tree felling trial delayed by illness

One of two men accused of illegally felling the landmark tree is unwell and unable to stand trial.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[lazythursday]

Think it is more a case of symbolism in this case ...

and individual trees can be protected by preservation orders and other measures.

I know it's the symbolism but to me it's just daft. Those orders are pretty useless, need root and branch reform.

 

[Wilf]

More on the upcoming trial - as in it is delayed

Sycamore Gap tree felling trial delayed by illness

One of two men accused of illegally felling the landmark tree is unwell and unable to stand trial.

www.bbc.co.uk

Maybe he's caught Dutch Elm Disease.