Lonely Tree of Llanfyllin named Welsh Tree of the Year

The Woodland Trust has named the Lonely Tree of Llanfyllin as its Welsh Tree of the Year.

The Powys landmark - a Scots pine - was blown down in February after standing for more than 200 years.

The town council and a group of local people have attempted to keep the tree alive by covering its roots with 30 tonnes of soil.

A group of volunteers who have helped to preserve the tree

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The results were:

  • The Lonely Tree of Llanfyllin 25%

  • The Discoed Yew 23%

  • The Rhandirmwyn Oak 20%

  • The Curley Oak 10%

  • The Pentrefoelas Horse Chestnut 6%

  • The Bryn Gwalia Oak 5%

  • The Crooked Oak on the Cleddau 5%

  • The Pen-y-Worlod Wishing Oak 5%

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