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Stolen Sapling Shakes National Park Legacy | Leeds News
A stolen sapling from the iconic Sycamore Gap tree—planted in 2026 as a symbol of hope and resilience—has rocked the UK’s National Parks community. Part of a wellbeing initiative linking the National Trust and a hospice, this tree was meant to heal and inspire. Its theft is more than just a loss of a plant—it’s a blow to a movement built on healing through nature. The original tree was illegally felled in 2023, sparking outrage and leading to prison sentences some called too lenient. Now, with the National Trust heartbroken and calling for the return of the sapling or information, the spirit…
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