Sycamore Gap tree sapling stolen from castle grounds months after planting
A sapling propagated from the famous Sycamore Gap tree has been stolen from Wray Castle in Cumbria. The National Trust and local police are investigating the theft, which occurred just months after the tree was planted.
Why it matters
The theft highlights the cultural significance of the original tree and the public's emotional connection to its conservation efforts.
The Sycamore Gap tree in a dip in Hadrian’s Wall before it was illegally felled in September 2023. Photograph: John Millar/National Trust Images/PA The Sycamore Gap tree in a dip in Hadrian’s Wall before it was illegally felled in September 2023. Photograph: John Millar/National Trust Images/PA Conservation Sycamore Gap tree sapling stolen from castle grounds months after planting Cumbria police and National Trust appeal for information after young tree taken from Wray parkland and castle
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