The Sitka spruce, which stands at 41ft and weighs three tonnes, was selected from 150 million trees by experts at Forestry England.

Christmas tree picked for perfection felled ahead of journey to Westminster

The Sitka spruce was selected from 150 million trees and will stand at the foot of the Elizabeth Tower, home to Big Ben, during the Christmas period.

Kielder Forest Christmas tree craned into place at Houses of Parliament

17.11.23 Kielder Forest Christmas tree Credit: PA

The 20-year plus annual tradition has begun of felling a Kielder Forest Christmas tree to be transported to its pride of place outside Big Ben in London.

Christmas tree begins 330 mile journey to Big Ben 

The organisers of Kielder half marathon reissued results after it emerged the runner who crossed the finish line in first place had not registered to take part.

Man who finished half marathon in first place 'was not registered to run'

Nearly 2,000 runners wished retired forestry worker Arthur Scott a happy 100th birthday as he rang the bell to began the race this morning. 

Northumberland man celebrates 100th birthday on Kielder Marathon start line

A total of 11 chicks born by Kielder Water, in Northumberland, have fledged, Forestry England experts said.

Moment rare osprey chick takes to the skies for first time 

Ospreys returned to Kielder Forest, Northumberland, for the first time in at least 200 years in 2009.

Team ring rare osprey chicks in Northern England stronghold 

The protected bird of prey have been breeding at Kielder Forest, in Northumberland since 2009. 

Watch rare ospreys care for chicks in forest nest 

Forestry England said 90 tawny pairs have had chicks in Kielder Forest, in Northumberland - up from just 25 last year.

Tawny owl 'baby boom' fed by rising vole numbers

The Dirty Reiver challenge, being staged by Forestry England and Focal Events begins on Saturday 22 April.

One of Europe's largest off road cycling event opens in Kielder Forest 

Foresters in Kielder are undertaking the mammoth task of planting three million trees by hand before Spring gets underway. 

Why the race is on to plant 3m trees in England's biggest forest before spring 

Undated handout still issued by Forestry England of a rare pine marten inspecting a new denning box in Kielder Forest. A study of pine martens, one of the UK's rarest mammals, shows it could be strengthening its presence in England's biggest forest. The elusive creatures, once thought to be extinct in England after decades of persecution, were caught on camera in Northumberland's 63,000 hectare Kielder Forest five years ago. Issue date: Tuesday February 21, 2023.

The pine marten - one of the UK's rarest mammals - could be strengthening its presence in Kielder Forest.

Elusive pine marten caught on camera as study shows hope for rare UK mammal

The tree almost 40-year-old tree stands at 41 feet (12.5m) and was installed in New Palace Yard on Saturday 26 November.

Kielder Forest Christmas tree takes centre stage at Westminster

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Ospreys are slowly making a comeback in Northumberland, as four rare chicks have been fitted with identifying rings to allow scientists to track them.

Rare osprey chicks previously extinct in England to be tracked

Areas of woodland were devastated in storms throughout the winter and some areas may pose a risk with heavy machinery and fallen trees still on site.

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