Hope for felled “Robin Hood Tree”

The UK’s Sycamore Gap tree, a world-renowned landmark growing along Hadrian’s Wall, that was felled in an act of vandalism, has a healthy stump and may not die, according to the National Trust


Happier times: Tree is believed to be around 300 years old
           

Hadrian’s Wall

Sep 28, 2023: Felled during night


SURVIVAL
Process known as coppicing could see tree stump grow again

Stump is healthy

Shoots will regrow from dormant buds, but will be bushy


Edinburgh
SCOTLAND
Hadrian’s Wall
Tree
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
ENGLAND
50km 30 miles


1991

Kevin Costner 
Morgan Freeman

Blockbuster: Tree featured in memorable scene in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves 


Sources: BBC, Reuters, National Trust
Pictures: Getty Images, © Warner Bros 
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