Tree News – Tree of the year

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Nature Always Finds a Way: The Oak and Pine of Canicosa de la Sierra

A unique union of a centuries‑old Pyrenean oak and a Scots pine has created a one‑of‑a‑kind hybrid tree in Canicosa de la Sierra, symbolising the deep bond between local people and their forest landsc...

Zengővárkony’s Survivor: A Sweet Chestnut Tested by Time

A story of hardship, resilience, and a centuries‑old chestnut whose will to live continues to inspire a small Hungarian village....

The Witch Tree of Bladel: A Beech Shaped by Legend and Community

A tale of legend, community, and the enduring magic rooted in nature. ...

The Sycamore Gap Tree: From European Finalist to Symbol of Resilience

Story of loss, justice, and nature's remarkable ability to regenerate....

Celebrating Trees: The Success of Polish "Heart of the Dalkowskie Hills" and the Tree of the Year Contest

The results of the European Tree of the Year contest have been announced. The Polish beech tree “Heart of the Dalkowskie Hills” won the vote decisively with a total of 147,553 votes. Poland is thus ce...

Polish Beech "Heart of the Dalkowskie Hills" Crowned European Tree of the Year 2025. Poland Defends Its Victory for the Fourth Time

The beech tree “Heart of the Dalkowskie Hills” from Poland wins the title of the European Tree of the Year 2025 with 147,553 votes. The second place takes Portuguese ficus tree “The Lovers Banyan Tree...