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Ten trees across England in the running to be as the nation's Tree of the Year. The poll is annually by the environmental charity the Woodland Trust. Over 200 trees across the land were originally by nature lovers. Some of the trees are in England's most famous and historic places. One tree, the Major Oak, is in Sherwood Forest, which is where Robin Hood out with his band of merry men, the rich to give to the poor. A local newspaper stated: "The legend of Robin Hood was within this mighty tree which still today." Another historically significant contender is Newton's Apple Tree, whose falling fruit Sir Isaac Newton the idea for his theory on gravity.

The Woodland Trust was in 1972 to Britain's ancient forests and trees. It has approximately 400,000 supporters who funds to maintain and the country's forested land. Its website says: "Our vision a UK rich in woods and trees, enjoyed and by everyone. We aim to create new native woodland with the help of communities, schools, organisations and individuals. We try to protect our precious ancient woods, the ones that are damaged and for those under threat. We do this by inspiring people up and down the country to visit woods, plant trees, and the many benefits that woodland to offer."