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A black poplar tree cutting has been planted here at Maydencroft Manor in Hitchin as part of a conservation effort to restore this iconic species.

This was featured in The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/11/country-diary-back-by-poplar-demand-this-simple-stick-carries-our-high-hopes

Black poplars (Populus nigra subsp.betulifolia) are one of the UK’s most endangered tree species. Join us in celebrating this important step towards preserving our environment and heritage. Let's work together to protect nature for future generations.