The Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue Trust (CYTAT), a newly registered charity, has signed a 20 year agreement with the Forestry Commission to take over the management of the famous Yew Tree Avenue in Clipsham.
The 150 yews, which formed the original carriage driveway to Clipsham Hall, are more than 200 years old. Many of these trees depicted a famous person or event – and is quite unique in the UK.
However, during recent years, the Forestry Commission failed to look after the trees so sadly the topiaries have become overgrown and the patterns lost.
The new Trust will be holding various events on the Avenue with a view to encouraging people to come and visit. And, of course, there will need to be fund raising to pay for all this. It is estimated that £20,000 per year will keep the trees and grass rides in good health and shape, thus restoring the Avenue to the magical place it once was.
https://yewtreeavenue.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/clipshamtopiary/
My photographs from 2009 and 2011
