Nature Champions
@naturechampions.bsky.social
Scottish Environment LINK initiative encouraging Members of the Scottish Parliament to champion Scotland's threatened and iconic species and habitats.
www.scotlink.org/link-campaigns/nature-champions/
www.scotlink.org/link-campaigns/nature-champions/
And now for the winner of the MSP Nature Champion of the Year 2025... @ariane-burgess.bsky.social!
Ariane is the Nature Champion for the Beaver and the Aspen, and wins the award specifically for her work championing the beaver - including her support with the release of beavers in Glen Affric! 🦫
Ariane is the Nature Champion for the Beaver and the Aspen, and wins the award specifically for her work championing the beaver - including her support with the release of beavers in Glen Affric! 🦫
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
And now for the winner of the MSP Nature Champion of the Year 2025... @ariane-burgess.bsky.social!
Ariane is the Nature Champion for the Beaver and the Aspen, and wins the award specifically for her work championing the beaver - including her support with the release of beavers in Glen Affric! 🦫
Ariane is the Nature Champion for the Beaver and the Aspen, and wins the award specifically for her work championing the beaver - including her support with the release of beavers in Glen Affric! 🦫
First up... A Special Commendation for @audreynicollsnp.bsky.social - Nature Champion for the Freshwater Pearl Mussel with Buglife.
Audrey has championed the freshwater pearl mussel both in and outside Parliament in 2025, including in a debate she led on protecting Scotland's rivers! 🌊
Audrey has championed the freshwater pearl mussel both in and outside Parliament in 2025, including in a debate she led on protecting Scotland's rivers! 🌊
December 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
First up... A Special Commendation for @audreynicollsnp.bsky.social - Nature Champion for the Freshwater Pearl Mussel with Buglife.
Audrey has championed the freshwater pearl mussel both in and outside Parliament in 2025, including in a debate she led on protecting Scotland's rivers! 🌊
Audrey has championed the freshwater pearl mussel both in and outside Parliament in 2025, including in a debate she led on protecting Scotland's rivers! 🌊
Tonight we announce the MSP Nature Champion of the Year 2025!
Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement at 8pm to find out which MSP went the extra mile this year to champion their species or habitat. 🌳🌊🏆
Find out more: www.scotlink.org/link-campaig...
📸 Calum McLennan
Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement at 8pm to find out which MSP went the extra mile this year to champion their species or habitat. 🌳🌊🏆
Find out more: www.scotlink.org/link-campaig...
📸 Calum McLennan
December 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Tonight we announce the MSP Nature Champion of the Year 2025!
Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement at 8pm to find out which MSP went the extra mile this year to champion their species or habitat. 🌳🌊🏆
Find out more: www.scotlink.org/link-campaig...
📸 Calum McLennan
Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement at 8pm to find out which MSP went the extra mile this year to champion their species or habitat. 🌳🌊🏆
Find out more: www.scotlink.org/link-campaig...
📸 Calum McLennan
Which MSP Nature Champions have stood up for nature in 2025?
Who's been the adders' advocate, the puffins' protector, the hero of heathlands?
We’ll be announcing the winner of the MSP Nature Champion of the Year award this Wednesday @ 8pm - stay tuned!🏆
Discover more: scotlink.org/link-campaig...
Who's been the adders' advocate, the puffins' protector, the hero of heathlands?
We’ll be announcing the winner of the MSP Nature Champion of the Year award this Wednesday @ 8pm - stay tuned!🏆
Discover more: scotlink.org/link-campaig...
December 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Which MSP Nature Champions have stood up for nature in 2025?
Who's been the adders' advocate, the puffins' protector, the hero of heathlands?
We’ll be announcing the winner of the MSP Nature Champion of the Year award this Wednesday @ 8pm - stay tuned!🏆
Discover more: scotlink.org/link-campaig...
Who's been the adders' advocate, the puffins' protector, the hero of heathlands?
We’ll be announcing the winner of the MSP Nature Champion of the Year award this Wednesday @ 8pm - stay tuned!🏆
Discover more: scotlink.org/link-campaig...
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Why do we need targets for nature recovery? 🎯🌱
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
December 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Why do we need targets for nature recovery? 🎯🌱
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
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Protect our wildlife 🏴
Today, @scotlink.bsky.social's Nature Champions are dressed as Scottish animals, including our very own wildcat costume.
The campaigners are demonstrating outside the Scottish parliament as MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill 🗳️
Today, @scotlink.bsky.social's Nature Champions are dressed as Scottish animals, including our very own wildcat costume.
The campaigners are demonstrating outside the Scottish parliament as MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill 🗳️
Puffin protest as MSPs debate nature bill - Scotlink
Campaigners wearing puffin, bumblebee, wildcat and red squirrel costumes demonstrated outside the Scottish parliament today as MSPs prepared to debate the Natural Environment Bill. The campaigners wer...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Protect our wildlife 🏴
Today, @scotlink.bsky.social's Nature Champions are dressed as Scottish animals, including our very own wildcat costume.
The campaigners are demonstrating outside the Scottish parliament as MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill 🗳️
Today, @scotlink.bsky.social's Nature Champions are dressed as Scottish animals, including our very own wildcat costume.
The campaigners are demonstrating outside the Scottish parliament as MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill 🗳️
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What is a roost? Here are some bat roost facts:
🪹 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
🦇 Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
📍 They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.
🪹 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
🦇 Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
📍 They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.
October 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
What is a roost? Here are some bat roost facts:
🪹 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
🦇 Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
📍 They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.
🪹 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
🦇 Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
📍 They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.
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Climate and nature groups will be marching together at the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march in Edinburgh on 25 October. Details below!
📢 Scotland demands better for people and planet!
Join climate & nature groups at the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march
Meet at 10am 25 Oct at the Amphitheatre by the Scottish Parliament (look out for the big red ‘system change not climate change’ banner!)
www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
Join climate & nature groups at the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march
Meet at 10am 25 Oct at the Amphitheatre by the Scottish Parliament (look out for the big red ‘system change not climate change’ banner!)
www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
October 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Climate and nature groups will be marching together at the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march in Edinburgh on 25 October. Details below!
Welcome home, Greenland White-fronted Geese!
These red-listed geese breed in Greenland and make a 2000-mile journey back to the UK and Ireland each year in autumn/winter.
Discover more: www.scotlink.org/species/gree...
Championed by Jackie Baillie MSP + @rspbscotland.bsky.social
📸 Ian Fulton
These red-listed geese breed in Greenland and make a 2000-mile journey back to the UK and Ireland each year in autumn/winter.
Discover more: www.scotlink.org/species/gree...
Championed by Jackie Baillie MSP + @rspbscotland.bsky.social
📸 Ian Fulton
October 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Welcome home, Greenland White-fronted Geese!
These red-listed geese breed in Greenland and make a 2000-mile journey back to the UK and Ireland each year in autumn/winter.
Discover more: www.scotlink.org/species/gree...
Championed by Jackie Baillie MSP + @rspbscotland.bsky.social
📸 Ian Fulton
These red-listed geese breed in Greenland and make a 2000-mile journey back to the UK and Ireland each year in autumn/winter.
Discover more: www.scotlink.org/species/gree...
Championed by Jackie Baillie MSP + @rspbscotland.bsky.social
📸 Ian Fulton
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Right now just 5% of Scotland’s farm funding directly supports nature-friendly farming. That’s nowhere near enough.
Ahead of next year’s elections call on party leaders to commit to investing in a future where wildlife and farmers thrive 🚜 🐦🐝
Take action now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/174887/...
Ahead of next year’s elections call on party leaders to commit to investing in a future where wildlife and farmers thrive 🚜 🐦🐝
Take action now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/174887/...
September 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Right now just 5% of Scotland’s farm funding directly supports nature-friendly farming. That’s nowhere near enough.
Ahead of next year’s elections call on party leaders to commit to investing in a future where wildlife and farmers thrive 🚜 🐦🐝
Take action now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/174887/...
Ahead of next year’s elections call on party leaders to commit to investing in a future where wildlife and farmers thrive 🚜 🐦🐝
Take action now: action.rspb.org.uk/page/174887/...
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We 💚 the spherical beauty & temporary nature of #SeedHeads, especially this Meadow Goat’s Beard (or Meadow Salsify) about which poet Abraham Cowley (1618-1667) wrote,
“The goat’s beard, which each morn abroad doth peep
But shuts its flowers at noon and goes to sleep.” #WildFlowerHour
“The goat’s beard, which each morn abroad doth peep
But shuts its flowers at noon and goes to sleep.” #WildFlowerHour
September 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
We 💚 the spherical beauty & temporary nature of #SeedHeads, especially this Meadow Goat’s Beard (or Meadow Salsify) about which poet Abraham Cowley (1618-1667) wrote,
“The goat’s beard, which each morn abroad doth peep
But shuts its flowers at noon and goes to sleep.” #WildFlowerHour
“The goat’s beard, which each morn abroad doth peep
But shuts its flowers at noon and goes to sleep.” #WildFlowerHour
Happy hump(back) day! 🐋
A suitably cetaceous fact for today: #DYK humpback whales have the largest forelimbs in the animal kingdom, leading to their scientific name 'Megaptera', meaning 'giant winged'. 🧐
#NatureChmpioned by @jamiegreeneuk.bsky.social
Learn more:
www.scotlink.org/species/hump...
A suitably cetaceous fact for today: #DYK humpback whales have the largest forelimbs in the animal kingdom, leading to their scientific name 'Megaptera', meaning 'giant winged'. 🧐
#NatureChmpioned by @jamiegreeneuk.bsky.social
Learn more:
www.scotlink.org/species/hump...
August 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Happy hump(back) day! 🐋
A suitably cetaceous fact for today: #DYK humpback whales have the largest forelimbs in the animal kingdom, leading to their scientific name 'Megaptera', meaning 'giant winged'. 🧐
#NatureChmpioned by @jamiegreeneuk.bsky.social
Learn more:
www.scotlink.org/species/hump...
A suitably cetaceous fact for today: #DYK humpback whales have the largest forelimbs in the animal kingdom, leading to their scientific name 'Megaptera', meaning 'giant winged'. 🧐
#NatureChmpioned by @jamiegreeneuk.bsky.social
Learn more:
www.scotlink.org/species/hump...
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Do you want to make your neighbourhood better for wildlife?
Join us in Glasgow for a friendly, informal workshop, open to anyone who wants to organise action for nature in their community. The workshop will run on 16 September at 10am and 2 October at 7pm.
Sign up - bit.ly/3UGTQqp
Join us in Glasgow for a friendly, informal workshop, open to anyone who wants to organise action for nature in their community. The workshop will run on 16 September at 10am and 2 October at 7pm.
Sign up - bit.ly/3UGTQqp
August 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Do you want to make your neighbourhood better for wildlife?
Join us in Glasgow for a friendly, informal workshop, open to anyone who wants to organise action for nature in their community. The workshop will run on 16 September at 10am and 2 October at 7pm.
Sign up - bit.ly/3UGTQqp
Join us in Glasgow for a friendly, informal workshop, open to anyone who wants to organise action for nature in their community. The workshop will run on 16 September at 10am and 2 October at 7pm.
Sign up - bit.ly/3UGTQqp
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The wait is almost over. 🦅
RETURN - the breathtaking story of how the White-tailed Eagle was brought back from extinction - premieres this Friday 29th August on our YouTube channel.
Fifty years in the making...
Who's ready?
youtu.be/i_A7_E6vIwQ?...
RETURN - the breathtaking story of how the White-tailed Eagle was brought back from extinction - premieres this Friday 29th August on our YouTube channel.
Fifty years in the making...
Who's ready?
youtu.be/i_A7_E6vIwQ?...
'Return' official trailer - the White-tailed eagles' comeback story | RSPB
YouTube video by RSPB
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August 27, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The wait is almost over. 🦅
RETURN - the breathtaking story of how the White-tailed Eagle was brought back from extinction - premieres this Friday 29th August on our YouTube channel.
Fifty years in the making...
Who's ready?
youtu.be/i_A7_E6vIwQ?...
RETURN - the breathtaking story of how the White-tailed Eagle was brought back from extinction - premieres this Friday 29th August on our YouTube channel.
Fifty years in the making...
Who's ready?
youtu.be/i_A7_E6vIwQ?...
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Championing wildcats 🏴
We're seeking parliamentary support to save wildcats in Scotland, from attending events like @naturechampions.bsky.social's Parliamentary reception, to hosting MSPs at @highlandwpark.bsky.social.
Our policy brief ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/media/fl1fhv3w/policy-brief_3.pdf 💼
We're seeking parliamentary support to save wildcats in Scotland, from attending events like @naturechampions.bsky.social's Parliamentary reception, to hosting MSPs at @highlandwpark.bsky.social.
Our policy brief ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/media/fl1fhv3w/policy-brief_3.pdf 💼
August 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Championing wildcats 🏴
We're seeking parliamentary support to save wildcats in Scotland, from attending events like @naturechampions.bsky.social's Parliamentary reception, to hosting MSPs at @highlandwpark.bsky.social.
Our policy brief ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/media/fl1fhv3w/policy-brief_3.pdf 💼
We're seeking parliamentary support to save wildcats in Scotland, from attending events like @naturechampions.bsky.social's Parliamentary reception, to hosting MSPs at @highlandwpark.bsky.social.
Our policy brief ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/media/fl1fhv3w/policy-brief_3.pdf 💼
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I was delighted to finally meet the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) conservation teams on site. Their passion and deep care for our precious species really came through — and their work is nothing short of vital.
#HighlandsAndIslands #ScottishGreens
#HighlandsAndIslands #ScottishGreens
August 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I was delighted to finally meet the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) conservation teams on site. Their passion and deep care for our precious species really came through — and their work is nothing short of vital.
#HighlandsAndIslands #ScottishGreens
#HighlandsAndIslands #ScottishGreens
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We were thrilled to take part in Scotland’s first ever Snorkel Festival recently. From guided snorkel sessions to fascinating talks, there was so much going on.
Our own Elouise Dalziel and Rachel Faichnie were both in attendance and tell us more in our latest blog 👇
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Our own Elouise Dalziel and Rachel Faichnie were both in attendance and tell us more in our latest blog 👇
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August 4, 2025 at 7:41 AM
We were thrilled to take part in Scotland’s first ever Snorkel Festival recently. From guided snorkel sessions to fascinating talks, there was so much going on.
Our own Elouise Dalziel and Rachel Faichnie were both in attendance and tell us more in our latest blog 👇
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Our own Elouise Dalziel and Rachel Faichnie were both in attendance and tell us more in our latest blog 👇
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It's World Whale and Dolphin Day! 🐳
Did you know that Scotland's seas are home to a variety of different whales, dolphins and porpoises, including some of the biggest on Earth?
Take our short quiz to discover more about these incredible creatures!
⬇️
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Did you know that Scotland's seas are home to a variety of different whales, dolphins and porpoises, including some of the biggest on Earth?
Take our short quiz to discover more about these incredible creatures!
⬇️
forms.office.com/e/7qp0mi0Lq4
July 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
It's World Whale and Dolphin Day! 🐳
Did you know that Scotland's seas are home to a variety of different whales, dolphins and porpoises, including some of the biggest on Earth?
Take our short quiz to discover more about these incredible creatures!
⬇️
forms.office.com/e/7qp0mi0Lq4
Did you know that Scotland's seas are home to a variety of different whales, dolphins and porpoises, including some of the biggest on Earth?
Take our short quiz to discover more about these incredible creatures!
⬇️
forms.office.com/e/7qp0mi0Lq4
The Noctule Bat is usually one of the first bats to appear in the evening, with calls just audible to the human ear.
In summer, these ginger-golden bats roost in trees with holes made by woodpeckers, rot, or splits.
#NatureChampioned by Miles Briggs MSP with @batconservation.bsky.social
In summer, these ginger-golden bats roost in trees with holes made by woodpeckers, rot, or splits.
#NatureChampioned by Miles Briggs MSP with @batconservation.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The Noctule Bat is usually one of the first bats to appear in the evening, with calls just audible to the human ear.
In summer, these ginger-golden bats roost in trees with holes made by woodpeckers, rot, or splits.
#NatureChampioned by Miles Briggs MSP with @batconservation.bsky.social
In summer, these ginger-golden bats roost in trees with holes made by woodpeckers, rot, or splits.
#NatureChampioned by Miles Briggs MSP with @batconservation.bsky.social
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🦇 Discover the magic of summer nights in your garden, where bats take to the sky at dusk. Our gardens are vital for providing food and shelter to these fascinating creatures as their habitats dwindle: www.bats.org.uk/advice/garde...
July 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🦇 Discover the magic of summer nights in your garden, where bats take to the sky at dusk. Our gardens are vital for providing food and shelter to these fascinating creatures as their habitats dwindle: www.bats.org.uk/advice/garde...
📣 Nature Champions News! 📣
@tesswhitemsp.bsky.social is the new #NatureChampion for the Black Grouse!
Tess will be working with @scotlink.bsky.social member
@rspbscotland.bsky.social to champion these iconic birds in
the Scottish Parliament.
👇
www.scotlink.org/species/blac...
📸 Andy Hay/RSPB
@tesswhitemsp.bsky.social is the new #NatureChampion for the Black Grouse!
Tess will be working with @scotlink.bsky.social member
@rspbscotland.bsky.social to champion these iconic birds in
the Scottish Parliament.
👇
www.scotlink.org/species/blac...
📸 Andy Hay/RSPB
July 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
📣 Nature Champions News! 📣
@tesswhitemsp.bsky.social is the new #NatureChampion for the Black Grouse!
Tess will be working with @scotlink.bsky.social member
@rspbscotland.bsky.social to champion these iconic birds in
the Scottish Parliament.
👇
www.scotlink.org/species/blac...
📸 Andy Hay/RSPB
@tesswhitemsp.bsky.social is the new #NatureChampion for the Black Grouse!
Tess will be working with @scotlink.bsky.social member
@rspbscotland.bsky.social to champion these iconic birds in
the Scottish Parliament.
👇
www.scotlink.org/species/blac...
📸 Andy Hay/RSPB
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"The current session has seen MSPs climb mountains in search of bees, wade across rivers for endangered mussels, attend night-time bat surveys and even abseil from trees in support of Scotland’s extraordinary species and habitats!"
Read our latest blog:
www.scotlink.org/celebrating-...
Read our latest blog:
www.scotlink.org/celebrating-...
Celebrating Nature Champions - Scotlink
By Andy Marks, Parliamentary Officer The success of Scottish Environment LINK’s award-winning Nature Champions initiative reflects the energy and commitment that MSPs have for ‘their’ Scottish species...
www.scotlink.org
July 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
"The current session has seen MSPs climb mountains in search of bees, wade across rivers for endangered mussels, attend night-time bat surveys and even abseil from trees in support of Scotland’s extraordinary species and habitats!"
Read our latest blog:
www.scotlink.org/celebrating-...
Read our latest blog:
www.scotlink.org/celebrating-...
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What mingles in the marsh? A whole world of incredible species! 👀
This coastal habitat is vital for both nature and climate. But it's disappearing at an alarming rate. We can turn the tide by taking action to protect the natural world - on land and at sea! 🌊
#Nature #Climate #Wildlife
This coastal habitat is vital for both nature and climate. But it's disappearing at an alarming rate. We can turn the tide by taking action to protect the natural world - on land and at sea! 🌊
#Nature #Climate #Wildlife
July 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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📣 Today is the LAST DAY to nominate your favourite 'culturally important' tree to be UK tree of the Year 2025! 👇
Last year, the mighty #SkipinnishOak won #TreeoftheYear. Can another Scottish tree take this year's crown? We've had some crackers in the past 👇. Tell us about your favourite 'culturally important' tree by 30 Jun. 📩 [email protected] 🙏 Players of People's #PostcodeLottery
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June 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
📣 Today is the LAST DAY to nominate your favourite 'culturally important' tree to be UK tree of the Year 2025! 👇