Ancient woodland safe from HS2 for now, except when it isn’t…..
With the Oakervee review on HS2 ongoing, many have noticed that despite (or because) it is supposed to be...
Tag: tree of the year
Cubbington Pear in European Tree of the Year Competition 2016
As Cubbington’s ancient Wild Pear tree comes into bloom this chilly wet springtime – possibly its last as it stands...
Last chance to vote for the Cubbington Pear
Today is the last chance to vote for the Cubbington Pear Tree, in the European Tree of the Year...
HS2 threatened Pear in public vote for European Tree of the Year.
The Cubbington Pear Tree, which won English Tree of the year in 2015 has now gone forward to contend...
Tree of the Year – TV Coverage
Last Sunday, the Cubbington Pear Tree was announced as Tree of the Year for England. Here’s how that news was covered on the local news. After winning the Woodland Trust competition, it will now go on to compete for European Tree of the Year in February 2016.
Tree of the year – Winner to be announced today
A couple of weeks ago, voting closed in the Woodland Trust competition for Tree of the Year, with the Cubbington Pear Tree which would be felled if HS2 goes ahead making the final ten.
With just three days to go, the Woodland Trust Facebook page revealed that the Cubbington Pear Tree was out in front, ahead of some of the most famous and historically significant trees in the country.
The winner will be announced on Countryfile tonight, on BBC1 between 6.15 and 7.15. Here’s and interview with Cubbington Action Group Chair, Peter Delow recorded when the competition was ongoing.
Cubbington goes national
From Cubbington goes national on HS2 and the Environment.
Regular readers of my blogs will know that I...
