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A towering sessile oak seen from near the foot of the trunk, the camera angled upward to show its height and the bright green canopy surrounding it.

Have your Say! Vote for the UK’s Tree of the Year 2025

10 Aug 2025

The theme of this year’s contest is ‘Rooted in Culture.’ Trees purify the air we breathe and provide habitats for countless species. Their presence nurtures not just the environment but our well-being — physically, emotionally, and…

A tall ash tree with a straight trunk and bright green canopy rising above a four‑storey tenement, seen from a high, downward‑looking viewpoint.

2025 UK Tree of the Year award: Argyle Street ash leaves rivals in the shade

28 Sep 2025

More than 30,000 people voted in the competition organised by the Woodland Trust, with 27% choosing the Argyle Street ash as their favourite.

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