Sycamore Gap Saplings to Be Planted Across the UK as Symbols of Renewal

The National Trust selects 49 recipients for saplings grown from the iconic tree felled in 2023, aiming to spread hope and remembrance nationwide.

The National Trust has announced the recipients of 49 saplings grown from seeds of the Sycamore Gap tree, which was illegally felled in September 2023.
The saplings, part of the 'Trees of Hope' initiative, will be planted in publicly accessible locations across the UK, including hospitals, community gardens, and memorial sites.
Notable recipients include the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds, Holly's Hope charity in memory of Holly Newton, and a community garden in North Kensington tied to Grenfell Tower fire recovery efforts.
Nearly 500 applications were received for the saplings, with emotional stories of loss, hope, and connection to nature shaping the final selection process.
The initiative seeks to honor the legacy of the Sycamore Gap tree, a beloved landmark on Hadrian's Wall, by fostering regeneration and community healing.