A sweet chestnut tree planted in the 1500s has been named UK Tree of the Year – as investigations continue into who cut down the Sycamore Gap. The 483-year-old tree in Acton Park, Wrexham, will now go ...
The tree dates back to 1539, and has survived being pillaged for firewood in post-war 1940s Britain A towering sweet chestnut renowned for its beauty and history has been voted the UK's tree of the ...
Campaign aims to teach people how to recognise the tree and signs of the pest and disease that threaten it The UK’s sweet chestnuts are facing a double threat from pests and disease, and the ...
The tree, in Acton Park, has earned the accolade after winning the annual Woodland Trust competition. It secured 17 per cent of the vote, beating a host of other top trees, including a cathedral ...
Sweet chestnut was introduced into the UK by the Romans though it now behaves like a native tree, particularly in South East England where it spreads through many woodlands by seed (Gareth Fuller/PA) ...
The chestnut trees of Europe tell a hidden story charting the fortunes of ancient Rome and the legacy it left in the continent's forests. The ancient Romans left an indelible imprint on the world they ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Citizen scientist volunteers are needed to help monitor sweet chestnut trees for pests and disease, the Royal Horticultural ...
The chestnut trees of Europe tell a hidden story charting the fortunes of ancient Rome and the legacy it left in the continent's forests. According to researchers in Switzerland, the Romans had ...
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