The magnificent Sycamore Gap tree that stood for more than a century by Hadrian's Wall has produced 49 saplings, to be planted this week, after it was illegally felled in 2023

The first 'trees of hope' grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree will spring up across the country for National Tree Week.

Five saplings are being planted today. The magnificent sycamore that stood for more than a century by Hadrian's Wall has produced 49 saplings. They are expected to be planted over the course of this week.

The Sycamore Gap was deliberately cut down overnight in September 2023, prompting worldwide condemnation and a trial of the two men accused of the crime.

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were found guilty of its illegal felling and were sentenced to more than four years in p

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