The Last Ent of Affric

• Trees of National Special Interest (TNSI)

• Tree of the Year – Winner

  Scotland 2019

Reminiscent of an ancient tree-creature from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, this elm stood forgotten in a spur off Glen Affric until a 2012 site visit by FLS and Trees for Life staff. It is the only one of its kind in the glen and likely the last survivor of some ancient forest, and now stands guard over the rebirth of a new native woodland in Affric. The Last Ent of Affric has quietly lived hidden away from the ravages of Dutch elm disease that is spreading west through the Highlands.

Reminiscent of an ancient tree-creature from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, this elm stood forgotten in a spur off Glen Affric until a 2012 site visit by FLS and Trees for Life staff. It is the only one of its kind in the glen and likely the last survivor of some ancient forest, and now stands guard over the rebirth of a new native woodland in Affric. The Last Ent of Affric has quietly lived hidden away from the ravages of Dutch elm disease that is spreading west through the Highlands.

About the tree

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Species:

Wych elmUlmus glabra

Form:

Pollard form (natural)

Standing or fallen:

Standing

Living status:

Alive

Girth:

3.80m at a height of 1.50m

Veteran status:

Ancient tree

Location of tree

County:

Highland

Country:

Scotland

Grid reference:

NH1248418799

Public accessibility:

Public - open access (e.g. public park)

Surroundings:

Upland