In England, the famous Robin Hood tree began to come back to life after a barbaric felling. It's been less than a year since vandals cut down Sycamore Gap, a tree that has survived two world wars, seven monarchs and more than 40 prime ministers. “MIR 24” reports this.
National Trust experts were delighted to discover signs of rebirth - with eight young shoots emerging from the remaining stump. They are still very tiny, but each of them has the potential to become part of a new majestic tree.
Experts suggest that these shoots can form a whole group of trees around the old stump. Although the trunk was cut off, the root system and base were resilient enough to give new life.
However, the situation remains challenging and the National Trust plans to take further steps to protect the young growth. They intend to fence off the area around the stump and closely monitor the development of new shoots in the coming years.
Sycamore Gap, located next to the ancient Hadrian's Wall, is considered one of the most recognizable trees in Britain. His popularity skyrocketed after appearing in the 1991 film “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves”.
Police have already identified and charged the two men responsible for destroying the tree. The damage from their actions is estimated at more than half a million pounds.