Cast your ballot for Tree of the Year and safeguard our 'Living Icons'
In a bid to safeguard some of Britain's most precious and historic trees, a petition has been launched for stricter laws around felling ancient oaks. The Woodland Trust's 2024 Tree of the Year contest is centered around these magnificent oaks, and the public is invited to sign up and cast their vote.
The competition, which is open until October 21, features a variety of nominees, each with their unique stories and significance. Among them is the Marton Oak in Cheshire, with a 14.02m (46ft) hollow trunk, and the Capon Oak, one of the last surviving of the ancient Jed-forest in the Borders.
One of the most notable oaks at risk is the Darwin Oak in Shropshire, outside The Mount where Charles Darwin grew up. This iconic oak may be felled for the Shrewsbury Bypass, along with eight other ancient trees. The Queen Elizabeth Oak in West Sussex, where the monarch hunted in 1591, and the Lincolnshire's Bowthorpe Oak, 13.38m (44ft) tall and 1,000 years old, are also on the list.
An extraordinary oak in the New Forest resembles an elephant due to its 300-year-old pollard shape. Another nominee, the Ickworth Oak in Suffolk, has a rich history as a setting for 19th-century village children's tea parties.
Annunciata Elwes, the director of contemporary art gallery TIN MAN ART and an award-winning journalist, is spearheading the campaign for stricter laws around ancient tree conservation. Ms. Elwes, who previously worked as News & Property Editor for our platform, has also worked at The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, researched for a historical biographer, and co-founded a literary, art, and music festival in Oxfordshire.
Adam Cormack, Head of Campaigns at an organization, is also advocating for the protection of these ancient oaks. However, the exact organization where he holds this position is not specified in the available search results.
As the race to save these historic oaks intensifies, Charlie Waite's Light & Land exhibition offers a breath of fresh air. The exhibition, on display at the Mall Galleries in London, features 70 mesmerizing pictures of Nature and man. Admission to the exhibition is free, making it an ideal destination for those who wish to appreciate the beauty of Nature while supporting the cause.
Signing up for our platform's Newsletter grants access to exquisite houses, the beauty of Nature, and tips for enhancing life. By joining our community, you'll be part of the movement to protect and celebrate these Living Legends – Britain's ancient oaks.
The winner of the Tree of the Year competition will be announced on October 29. Let's rally together to ensure these majestic oaks continue to stand tall and strong for generations to come.
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