Sycamore Gap tree stump 'at risk' from tributes
Summary
The stump of the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland is at risk due to tributes left by visitors. Protective measures have been taken to aid its regrowth after it was cut down, and people are urged to respect the site by keeping to pathways.Key Facts
- The Sycamore Gap tree was a popular landmark near Hadrian's Wall.
- Two men from Cumbria cut the tree down deliberately in September 2023.
- The men were convicted of criminal damage and sentenced to over four years in prison.
- The tree stump shows signs of potential regrowth.
- The National Trust and Northumberland National Park Authority are protecting the stump with a wire mesh cage.
- People have left physical tributes at the site, which could harm the regrowth.
- Visitors are encouraged to share memories through photos and stories, not physical items.
- The goal is to allow natural regrowth by keeping the area undisturbed.
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