In Gardens Illustrated (yes i know very expensive but such lovely
pictures and some really good articles so i share the subscription with
2 others)

it says that there is a Great British Elm Experiment where the charity
Conservation Foundation is offering saplings micro propagated from elms
that seem to have withstood the attack from the elm beetle.

They want Elm guardians who will monitor and care for the little
saplings. Recording progress at
www.conservationfoundation.co.uk/elms

The magazine has a raffle/giveaway of 5 elm saplings (worth 26.45 each)

Schools and community groups are eligible for free saplings and anyone
else can buy one

website is
www.conservationfoundation.co.uk/elms

or

You can email

Seems like a nice Christmas present!
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Janet Tweedy