Part of felled Sycamore Gap tree to go on display

Its largest section will be put on public view close to the site and some timber will be given to artists for commemorative works

Part of the Sycamore Gap will go on display at a site close to where the tree was felled.
Some of the timber from the tree, which was cut down in an act of vandalism, will be saved for artists to turn into commemorative works.
The site of the felled tree will remain untouched to give the remains a chance to regrow and be protected by a low fence, the National Trust and the Northumberland National Park Authority said.
The organisations have been working alongside Historic England and The Hadrian’s Wall Partnership to decide what to do with the remains of the tree since it was cut down in September.
The largest section of the felled tree will be put on public view at the National Landscape Discovery Centre, close to the site, from September, the organisations said on Friday.
Other parts of the tree were cut into sections for removal from the site which have since been treated and stored safely to be repurposed by artists to create works that the public will be asked to help contribute to.
More than 2,000 messages have been received by the organisations with inputs on what should be done to ensure the legacy of the Sycamore Gap.
The organisations are also exploring new ways to support tree planting and habitat creation, with an initial focus on Hadrian’s Wall, after members of the public emphasised the importance of supporting nature.
“The felling of the Sycamore Gap tree has shown just how much nature and landscape mean to people, to their very wellbeing,” Tony Gates, chief executive of Northumberland National Park Authority, said. 
“As stewards of the legacy of Sycamore Gap, the partners have been humbled by the outpouring of love and emotion for the tree.
“We understand the diversity of opinions surrounding a future legacy and  are committed to navigating this journey with the utmost care and respect.”
Andrew Poad, General Manager for the National Trust at Hadrian’s Wall said:  “We have been incredibly grateful for the support and comments that we’ve received over the last five months – thank you to everyone who has been in touch.
“It’s been important for us to read through each and every one, and to take the time to think about how we respond in ways that are fitting to this landscape and to the people who loved this tree.
“I have worked at Hadrian’s Wall for 35 years, and to hear about so many people’s personal connections to the tree – from marriage proposals to the scattering of ashes – has been a moving experience.”
In December, the National Trust reported signs of life from cuttings of the felled tree, after rare plant specialists propagated material taken from the site.