In Scotland, the contenders include a sycamore in the country park created on the site of the Sherriffyards colliery near Alloa. The self-seeded Climate Change Tree has regrown from its roots which were drastically exposed by the erosion of the old colliery spoil heap. Photograph: Woodland Trust ScotlandDarren Moorcroft, chief executive of the Woodland Trust, said: “We had more than double the number of trees nominated by members of the public this spring compared to past years. “At a time when we’re fighting both a climate and nature crisis, it is undeniable that trees are needed now more than ever. This competition is a very simple way to show that people do care about trees.”

Source: The Guardian August 25, 2020 06:00 UTC