Fate of Sycamore Gap decided as tree to go on display at nearby tourist attraction

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The destiny of the felled Sycamore Gap tree has been decided as it’s set to be displayed at a tourist attraction close to its authentic web site.

There was an outcry when the tree was illegally chainsawed in September, with Northumberland National Park saying it had obtained 2,000 “heartfelt” messages from individuals from all around the globe expressing sorrow.

Historic England mentioned Hadrian’s Wall had suffered injury when it was felled in an act of vandalism, and the future of the famed tree has been unsure till now.

In an replace issued on Friday, Northumberland National Park mentioned that the biggest part of the tree would go on display at The Sill, a tourist attraction shut to its authentic web site, in September.

They added that this is able to “provide people with a lasting connection to the tree”.

The tree stump stays in its authentic spot, within the hope it’ll regrow in time and to give the tree one of the best likelihood of regrowth, there may be at the moment a low fence in place.

In December, the National Trust, who’re guardians of the tree, mentioned that they have been carefully monitoring the seeds and materials collected from the unique tree – that are being cared for at the charity’s specialist plant conservation centre.

“The felling of the Sycamore Gap tree has shown just how much nature and landscape mean to people, to their very wellbeing,” Tony Gates, Chief Executive Officer, Northumberland National Park Authority mentioned.

“As stewards of the legacy of Sycamore Gap, the partners have been humbled by the outpouring of love and emotion for the tree. We understand the diversity of opinions surrounding a future legacy and are committed to navigating this journey with the utmost care and respect. We are grateful for everyone’s patience and understanding.

We are determined to honour the spirit of Sycamore Gap through opportunities to connect with the tree, and to create a legacy for both people and nature.”

When the tree was felled, Historic England carried out evaluation of the location and located that Hadrian’s Wall suffered injury when the 50ft tree fell on it.

It was among the many UK’s most photographed timber and was made extra well-known in a scene in Kevin Costner’s 1991 movie Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves.

Andrew Poad, General Manager for the National Trust at Hadrian’s Wall mentioned: “We have been incredibly grateful for the support and comments that we’ve received over the last five months – thank you to everyone who has been in touch.

It’s been important for us to read through each and every one, and to take the time to think about how we respond in ways that are fitting to this landscape and to the people who loved this tree.

I have worked at Hadrian’s Wall for 35 years, and to hear about so many people’s personal connections to the tree – from marriage proposals to the scattering of ashes – has been a moving experience.”