Andrew Poad
Andrew Poad serves as the general manager for the National Trust in the Northumberland region. He became a prominent figure in the wake of the shocking felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, as he worked diligently to manage the crisis and communicate the loss to the public. His expressions of grief over the tree's destruction resonated with many, as he reflected on its role as a cherished part of the landscape and the emotional impact of its absence.
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Andrew Poad stated that the stump of the tree appears healthy and may regrow.
Alter von illegal gefälltem Robin-Hood-Baum bestimmt
Switzerland· 2025-09-04
Andrew Poad expressed that the destruction of the tree caused an overwhelming sense of loss.
Deux hommes condamnés à quatre ans de prison pour avoir détruit l'arbre le plus célèbre d'Angleterre
Monaco· 2025-07-16
Andrew Poad, general manager of the National Trust, commented on the heartbreak caused by the tree's felling.
Vandals ailed for cutting down famous tree
Australia· 2025-07-15
Andrew Poad provided a victim impact statement regarding the felling of the tree.
Two men behind ‘senseless’ felling of Sycamore Gap tree jailed for more than four years | Crime
United Kingdom· 2025-07-15
Andrew Poad, a National Trust manager, expressed the irreplaceable value of the Sycamore Gap tree.
Men jailed for felling 'irreplaceable' Sycamore Gap treeUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-15
Andrew Poad from the National Trust commented on the legacy of the Sycamore Gap tree and its significance.
‘Stealing joy’: the sadness and symbolism of the crime at Sycamore Gap | NorthumberlandUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-10
Andrew Poad from the National Trust said dealing with the aftermath of the felling was still a big part of his job.
The park ranger who alerted world to Sycamore Gap tree's fateUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-09