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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Revival of Felled Sycamore Gap Tree: Cuttings Display Growth

Salvaged seeds and cuttings from the felled Sycamore Gap tree are showing signs of growth, according to the National Trust. The organization is hopeful that over 30% of the mature seeds and half of the cuttings will be viable, allowing for the growth of new descendants from the tree in the future. The trunk of the original tree may also regrow, but it could take up to three years to determine if this is possible. The National Trust is still deciding on a tribute for the tree and will announce details on how local people and communities can get involved in the process in the new year.

via The Guardian|

#environment #national-trust #regrowth

conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

Revival of Sycamore Gap tree cuttings sparks hope

The Sycamore Gap tree, which was cut down in an act of vandalism, may have a chance at survival as the National Trust reports signs of life from cuttings taken from the tree. Rare plant specialists are working to propagate the material, hoping that a third of the mature seeds and half of the cuttings will be viable. The new trees are expected to be planted around Northumberland, while the fate of the majority of the trunk is still under discussion. A final decision on the future of the site will be made following a public consultation.

via The Telegraph|

#conservation #national-trust #propagation

art-and-culture2 years ago•3 min saved

Mysterious Demon Revealed in Centuries-Old Painting

A "devil-like figure" hidden beneath layers of paint and varnish has been rediscovered in a 230-year-old painting by artist Joshua Reynolds, following a restoration by the National Trust. The figure, referred to as a "fiend," was controversial at the time and depicted in a Shakespearean death scene titled "The Death of Cardinal Beaufort." The figure, with fangs and a sinister expression, was painted above the dying Beaufort's head. Early conservators misunderstood and painted over the figure, resulting in its disappearance. After careful examination and removal of layers of varnish, the fiend has been revealed and the painting is now on display at Petworth House.

via Fox News|

#art-and-culture #cardinal-beaufort #joshua-reynolds

conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

Mysterious Relocation: Sycamore Gap Tree Finds New Home

The iconic Sycamore Gap tree, located on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, is being removed and relocated to a secret location after it was cut down by vandals. The tree, one of the most photographed in the UK, will be lifted by crane and stored at a National Trust property to protect the ancient Roman wall and ensure visitor safety. The trunk will be sawn up, but efforts will be made to preserve large sections. The tree stump will be left in place, protected by a temporary fence, with hopes that it will sprout new shoots. Plans for the site's future use, including the possibility of a memorial bench or displaying a cross-section of the trunk, are being considered. Two arrests have been made in connection with the vandalism.

via The Guardian|

#conservation #hadrians-wall #national-trust

arts-and-culture2 years ago•1 min saved

Historic Statues Vandalized with Blue Crayon

A statue of the water nymph Sabrina, designed by British sculptor John Bacon over 200 years ago, has been vandalized with blue crayon at the Croome estate in Worcestershire, England. The National Trust, which manages the estate, has since cleaned the statue. Another monument at the estate, a memorial to landscape designer Lancelot "Capability" Brown, was also vandalized with blue crayon and is still being cleaned. While incidents like this are rare, it is not unprecedented for historic monuments to be defaced.

via CNN|

#arts-and-culture #croome-estate #national-trust