Daniel Graham, 38, of Milbeck Stables in Carlisle, denied both charges at Newcastle Crown Court.

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There was a national outcry when the iconic tree in Northumberland's Sycamore Gap was felled in September 2023.

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Artist Shona Branigan has made five individually themed, named, and coloured prints showing off every ring, groove and detail from the trunk of the felled tree.

How the trunk of the Sycamore Gap tree has been used to create giant prints

Adam Carruthers, 31, from Wigton, leaves Newcastle Crown Court, where he denied causing criminal damage following the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, valued at £622,000 and £1,114 damage to Hadrian's Wall, which is a World Heritage Site. Picture date: Wednesday June 12, 2024.

Adam Carruthers, 31, of Church Street, Wigton, Cumbria, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday.

Second man denies felling Sycamore Gap tree

Daniel Graham, 38, and Adam Carruthers, 31, both of Cumbria, are also accused of causing damage to Hadrian’s Wall, a Unesco World Heritage Site.

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King Charles will have the sapling planted in Windsor Great Park for visitors to enjoy as a symbol of the hope and beauty that can come from loss.

King receives first Sycamore Gap tree seedling nearly 8 months after felling 

Presented at the Chelsea Flower Show, the seedling will be planted in Dame Judi's garden at home after it was given a special name relating to its roots

Judi Dench names Sycamore Gap tree seedling given to her by schoolgirl

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers will face Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Two men in court over Sycamore Gap tree felling

The Sycamore Gap was hailed as one of the most photographed in the country before being found to have been felled on 28 September 2023.

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An investigation has been ongoing since the iconic Northumberland tree was cut down last September.

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Popular artist Lucy Pittaway decided to create a woodland after being devastated by the sight of the fallen tree which was cut down last year.

Memory of Sycamore Gap tree kept alive in British artist's woodland 

At an undisclosed location in Devon, conservation experts have been working to help the seedlings from the felled landmark flourish.

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Since September 2023, a police investigation has been ongoing to find out who is behind the vandalism of the landmark.

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There was a national outcry in September last year when the much-loved, 200-year-old tree was found to have been cut down.

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