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Christoph Städler (centre) takes over from Ross McMurray (left), with Tim Lobb (right) becoming vice president
Städler takes the EIGCA reins
Tree of the Year 2018 - Nellie’s Tree (Photo © Rob Grange / WTML)
The Woodland Trust is searching for the UK’s most spectacular trees
The Woodland Trust is searching for the most loved, visually stunning tree, with the most fascinating story, for Tree of the Year 2019.
Now in its sixth year, Tree of the Year highlights and celebrates special trees across the UK. A tree may be a village’s oldest inhabitant, a founding figure in a region's identity, or a landmark in the nation's story.
If it’s phenomenal-looking too, then that's even better! Any individual, group or organisation can nominate a tree and share its story at
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/treeoftheyear/ from now until 19 July 2019. The entries will then be shortlisted by a panel of independent experts before facing a public vote.
It could be a majestic, knobbly, knotted centuries-old oak planted at the time of the War of the Roses, that's endured the ravages of time. It might be a mighty beech tree grown from a seed planted by a child in the field behind their house. Whatever the species, whatever the story, it’s what sets it apart from the rest the Trust wants to hear.
Last year’s English winner, Nellie’s Tree - three beech trees grafted together into the shape of the letter ‘N’ - from Aberford near Leeds, stole hearts with its century-old story of love and courtship. Nellie’s Tree went on to represent the UK in the European contest based in Brussels.
Lead campaigner at the Woodland Trust, Kaye Brennan, said:
“Tree of the Year has helped discover lots of amazing trees - but nothing so far that could
beat the best in the European contest. We know that we have some of the most incredible trees in the world - but we need the public’s support to find them, and vote for a winner. Tell us your tree’s stories. What do trees mean to you? Why are they important to you? What is the best known, most loved tree in your city, town or village and why?”
“You can also share your special trees on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #TreeOfTheYear.”
Shortlisted trees could potentially be eligible for up to £1,000 of tree care products and services to help secure their future and celebrate their importance, thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
One tree to be awarded a care package was the Parliament Oak that was shortlisted in 2017.
Ian Major, community heritage landscape manager at the Sherwood Forest Trust, said: “All trees are special, but we have connection to trees that should be celebrated. Tree of the Year is a great way for anyone to celebrate a tree that is special to them. Sherwood Forest has hundreds of ancient oaks and many amazing trees, some with stories, others with special memories to the public.”
“We got good support from the Woodland Trust and being shortlisted helped our tree and increased the visibility of our organisation. Even though the Parliament Oak didn’t win, this ancient oak benefitted from a £500 care award.”
“The money can be spent in many ways, at your
German golf course architect Christoph Städler, the principal of Städler Golf Courses, has been appointed president of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects, following the organisation's annual meeting in Paris, France.
Städler takes over from European Golf Design’s Ross McMurray, who has led the EIGCA for the past two years. Tim Lobb of Lobb + Partners becomes the institute’s vice president.
In a speech to attendees of the meeting, Städler - who played golf for the German national team from 1968 to 1987 - said that he was inspired to move into golf course architecture in the 1980s, after competing at Pete Dye’s Teeth of the Dog course in the Dominican Republic.
Like Dye, Städler had worked in the financial services industry before turning to golf design. But, unlike Dye, said Städler, most of the golf courses he has built since the foundation of his firm in 1987 have required modest budgets. Städler said he intends to promote affordable and sustainable golf courses during his presidency.
Städler has become well known for his sustainable approach to golf course design, recently evidenced in his overhaul and extension of Golf Resort Oeschberghof in Germany, owned by the family responsible for supermarket chain Aldi.
discretion, a celebration or a survey for instance. The Sherwood Forest Trust wholeheartedly recommend that you nominate your favourite tree.”
The winner of Tree of the Year 2019 will represent the UK in the battle for European Tree of the Year in early 2020.
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