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Sycamore Gap tree: The story so far

What happened to the world famous Sycamore gap tree and why did people care so much?

Walter Renwick is standing looking over a white fence surrounding a static caravan, holding a faded yellow newspaper. He is a man in his 60s wearning a black and white checked shirt and sunglasses.

I was wrongly accused of felling the Sycamore Gap tree

Walter Renwick says he wore a "Rod Stewart" wig to hide while accused of the Sycamore Gap attack.

A large branch that has snapped off the tree lies on the ground

Heatwaves leave London's trees under extreme stress

Three heatwaves and a lack of rain have left London's trees struggling - but what can be done?

Logs on a lawn near a block of flats

Protected trees felled to save money, group says

Tree Preservation Orders are declared by local authorities but not enforced, tree officers say.

A large tree is shown with a large branch broken off, in a park

'Do not sit under trees', council warns park-goers

Safety notices are issued by Harrow Council after branches fell in Stanmore, Hatch End and Pinner.

Silhouette of the tree with three people walking around it base

'People can hug the Sycamore Gap tree again'

A piece of the Sycamore Gap tree trunk is unveiled at its new home near Hadrian's Wall.

Sheena Brockie is standing in her garden, with a tree behind her. She is wearing glasses and a navy t-shirt and is looking into the camera.

Environmentalist calls for tree protection law

An environmentalist is calling on Jersey's government to introduce a tree protection law.

A low sun shining through the trees in a forest. There are bluebells on the ground underneath the trees.

Council imposes protection order for whole woodland

The plans are for Berkshire's Welford Park, where the Great British Bake Off is filmed.

Seven men planting trees at Driffield Showground

Increase in tree planting in Humber Forest project

The community forestry project saw 368,000 trees planted during the 2024-25 season, a council says.