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

The Woodland Trust was [abolished / established] in 1972 to protect Britain's [ancient / ancestor] forests and trees. It has approximately 400,000 supporters who provide [founds / funds] to maintain and promote the country's forested land. Its website says: "Our [vision / visionary] is a UK rich in woods and trees, enjoyed and [valuing / valued] by everyone. We aim to create new [native / nurture] woodland with the help of communities, schools, organisations and individuals. We try to protect our [precocious / precious] ancient woods, restore the ones that are damaged and fight for those [under / over] threat. We do this by inspiring people up and down the country to visit woods, plant trees, and enjoy the many [benefits / beneficial] that woodland has to [offer / proffer] ."