Felling of Iconic ‘Robin Hood’ Tree Shocks Britain and the World

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Two people accused of cutting the famous sycamore gap tree – a symbol of natural beauty and cinematic history – argued not to be guilty in the British court.

On Tuesday, Daniel Graham, 39, and 32 -year -old Adam Karutors appeared before a court in Newcastle, denying allegations related to the destruction of the iconic sycamore tree, which stood for about 200 years in the Syole Gap in Northernland.

The Tree, which was famous in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, was one of the most photographs of Britain’s natural sites. Located near the wall of a UNESCO World Heritage Site Hadrian, it attracted thousands of visitors every year. The ancient Roman wall once served as the northern frontier of the empire, now defends against Celtic tribes in Scotland.

Allegedly filmed and shared online

The prosecutors alleged that the men deliberately dropped the tree with a chainsaw to recording the Act on a mobile phone on September 27, 2023 and later on social media. According to the prosecution, the entire incident took only a few minutes. In the voice message sent the next day, the pair allegedly attracted media attention that they received.

Public resentment and future of expectation

Destruction expressed widespread resentment beyond the entire Britain and beyond. According to the AFP, the public sentiment may overshadow the jury, when the case proceeds to test.

Subsequently, conservation efforts began almost immediately. The National Trust, which oversees both the Hadrian wall and the site of the tree, has confirmed that 49 plants grown from tree seeds are now ready to be planted at various places in the UK in this winter. There are also ongoing efforts to encourage the new shoot from a living stump.

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