It will become part of a UK-wide project to create a “living legacy” from the much-loved landmark, which was felled in a criminal act in 2023.
In the New Forest, the sapling now stands opposite the famous yew tree at Bolton’s Bench in Lyndhurst.
Staff and members of the New Forest NPA and Lyndhurst Parish Council (Image: New Forest National Park)
Victoria Mander, chair of the New Forest National Park Authority, said: “The whole of the UK and beyond was appalled by the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree so we’re thankful that something good can now come out of this criminal act and the tree’s legacy can highlight our most special landscapes like the New Forest.”
The Sycamore Gap Trees of Hope project will see saplings grown from the original tree planted across all 15 of the UK’s national parks.
Chris Willsher, chair of Lyndhurst Parish Council, said: “The Sycamore Gap sapling will be a prominent feature for us and we look forward to watching it grow over the coming years.”
The Sycamore Gap sapling in the New Forest. (Image: New Forest National Park)
The UK-wide project is a partnership between the National Parks and the National Trust.
Each sapling has been grown from the original Sycamore Gap tree.
This moment also coincides with milestone anniversaries for four National Parks marking 75 years since designation: the Peak District National Park, Lake District National Park, Eryri National Park and Dartmoor National Park.
Together, the plantings highlight the long-term role National Parks play in protecting landscapes, wildlife and cultural heritage for future generations.