A sapling grown from the iconic felled Sycamore Gap tree has been planted at Danby Lodge National Park Centre near Whitby.
A sapling grown from the felled Sycamore Gap tree has been planted at Danby Lodge National Park Centre, near Whitby, creating a powerful new symbol of hope and heritage in the North York Moors.
The tree, which was gifted by the National Trust, forms part of a nationwide effort to ensure the legacy of the much-loved Sycamore Gap tree lives on in some of the nation's most treasured landscapes.
The 'Tree of Hope' initiative, which was announced in 2024, will see forty-nine descendants of the original tree planted in publicly accessible locations across the United Kingdom.
This includes all fifteen of the UK's National Parks, with other saplings having already been planted in Northumberland National Park, Eryri National Park, and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
The North York Moors sapling was planted by the National Park's Woodland Operations Team.
The team included trainee Joseph Roxby, representing a tree for the future shaped by the next generation of woodland management.
Joseph Roxby, Woodland Operations Trainee, said:
"It was such a great shame when the original Sycamore Gap tree was vandalised. I feel honoured to see this small piece of history come to Danby and proud to play a part in the ongoing story of such an iconic tree."
The National Park Authority's Woodland Operations Team works year-round to create and care for woodland and wood pasture habitats, supporting nature recovery across the North York Moors.
Their role reflects a long-term commitment to restoring landscapes and building resilience for decades to come, making this planting just one small part of a growing, living legacy for future generations.
This year also marks the fiftieth anniversary of Danby Lodge National Park Centre.
The addition of the sycamore sapling comes in a year of celebration for a place that has connected people with the North York Moors for half a century.
The tree has been planted in a prominent location alongside an accessible path, ensuring it can be seen and appreciated by visitors throughout the year.
As a place where thousands of people come to experience nature and the great outdoors, Danby Lodge offers an opportunity for everyone to see this living symbol of hope and renewal.
A permanent plaque will be installed alongside the tree, helping visitors connect with the story behind the tree and its significance.
The North York Moors National Park is a beautiful landscape of stunning moorland, ancient woodland, and historic sites.
Created on the twenty-eighth of November 1952, it became Britain's sixth national park.
Covering an area of 554 square miles, the National Park has twenty-six miles of coastline, two national nature reserves, 840 Scheduled Monuments, and over 3,000 listed buildings, attracting an estimated 9.03 million visitors a year.
The National Park has two visitor centres, Danby Lodge National Park Centre and Sutton Bank National Park Centre, providing opportunities for cycling, walking, eating, picnicking, shopping, crafts, and wildlife-watching.
The centre in Danby also houses the 'Inspired by...' gallery, which features regularly changing exhibitions by artists who draw their inspiration from the North York Moors.
The North York Moors National Park Authority works with a wide variety of people to care for this beautiful corner of Yorkshire, providing apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities, with nearly fourteen percent of staff being apprentices from local families.
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