New shoots appear on the Sycamore Gap tree stump three years after it was felled
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New shoots appear on the Sycamore Gap tree stump three years after it was felled

2 hours ago · Originally published 14 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: Sycamore Gap tree shows signs of recovery 3 years on
Three years after the Sycamore Gap tree was illegally cut down, new shoots measuring up to three feet have emerged from the remaining stump. This regrowth offers a chance for the tree to recover, while ongoing community projects and sapling distributions ensure its legacy continues to reach across the country.
Source: Good News Post Northumberland
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