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Sycamore Gap tree sapling planted on Town Moor

Daniel HollandLocal Democracy Reporting Service
LDRS Vice Chairman of The Freemen of Newcastle Upon Tyne Nick Atkinson, Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Tyne and Wear Ed McNaught and Lord Mayor of Newcastle Henry Gallagher planting the sapling in a small circular area surrounded by a tall black fence. Nick Atkinson has short white hair and a navy blue suit and tie. He is smiling. Ed McNaught is holding a shovel. His hair is short and grey and he wears beige trousers and brown tweed jacket over a pale pink shirt. Henry Gallagher is smiling next to him. He is also holding a shovel and has short white hair. He is wearing a long red robe over a white shirt with ruffles.LDRS
The planting, in the Town Moor, took place on Friday

A sapling from the Sycamore Gap tree has taken root to mark the planting of the 10 millionth tree as part of a national scheme.

The Town Moor, in Newcastle, is the latest location to receive a sapling grown from seeds collected from the beloved tree which was illegally cut down in 2023.

Nikki Crowley, specialist delivery manager for the National Trust, said the sapling was a "living symbol of resilience and shared hope, for a greener healthier future".

It was planted on Friday on a section of the moor close to the access gates on Grandstand Road.

Lloyd Jones, forest manager for the North East Community Forest, said: "Marking the national Trees for Climate 10 millionth tree by planting a sapling here in Newcastle is a powerful reminder of what communities can achieve when they work together for the landscape they love.

"This tree is both a symbol of resilience and a commitment to creating a greener, healthier North East England."

PA Media The Sycamore Gap tree is tall and leafy, nestled in a dip along Hadrian's Wall. The silhouette of a person can be seen next to it.PA Media
The photogenic tree was illegally felled in September 2023

Other saplings have already been planted across north-east England, including at Hexham General Hospital, Walltown Country Park, the North East Autism Society, and Segedunum Roman Fort.

The largest remaining section of the tree is now on permanent display at The Sill and its base remains fenced off at its original location on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland National Park.

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