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Nominations are now open for people in England, Scotland and Wales to choose their most loved tree – whether it’s a visually stunning specimen, a beacon of hope in uncertain times or a tree with an amazing story.
Now in its seventh year, Woodland Trust’s Tree of the Year highlights and celebrates special trees across the nations. 2019 country winners included The Allerton Oak (England), The Last Ent of Affric (Scotland) and The Old Chestnut of Pontypol (Wales).
Whilst last year’s winners were all ancient or veteran trees that had survived the threat of development, disease, grazing and climate change, nominations for Tree of the Year are welcome from any age or species of tree.
Young and newly planted trees in our gardens, communities and parks have their stories, too. It is what sets your tree apart from the rest that’s important.
‘Tree of the Year has helped discover and celebrate lots of incredible trees across the nations. This year during lockdown, when many are appreciating local green space more than ever before, we hope to uncover some local tree treasures.
‘The UK has some of the most remarkable trees in the world – and often they’re found in someone’s back garden. We need the public’s support to find them, nominate them and vote for a winner.’
NAOMI TILLEY
Lead campaigner for the Woodland Trust
Any individual, group or organisation can nominate a tree and share its story here.
Winning trees will benefit from a tree care award of up to £1,000 thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
This can be used to benefit the tree’s health, for signage or for a community celebration. Shortlisted trees in need of support are also eligible for a £500 care award.
‘We’d like to encourage communities across Britain to get involved with the 2020 Tree of the Year competition and look forward to discovering amazing trees with wonderful stories.
‘Thanks to all the players of People’s Postcode Lottery who are supporting this search for the nation’s most special trees. For the fourth year running money will be available to directly benefit the long term health of those special trees that need it the most.’
SANJAY SINGH
Senior programmes manager with People’s Postcode Lottery
Nominations must be in by 29 June 2020. Entries will then be shortlisted by a panel of independent experts before facing a public vote later in the year.
The winner of Tree of the Year 2020 will represent the UK in the battle for European Tree of the Year in March 2021.
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