The Bramley apple tree may not look different from other trees, but it has a very special history. This tree, located in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, is the first example of a Bramley apple tree and is where the saplings that allowed millions of other trees to be grown were taken from. The Bramley apple is a type of cooking apple and is considered one of England's most valuable old heritage trees. However, now campaigners are raising money to ensure the tree's future is protected. The tree was grown from a seed by a girl named Mary Ann Brailsford in 1809. In 2022, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, it was included in a network of old trees across the country. The land where the tree is located, known as Bramley Cottages, is owned by Nottingham Trent University, which has protected it by taking care of it and ensuring its safety. However, there are now plans for the land to be bought by a private owner. Campaigners argue that this would mean access to the tree would be restricted and that it would not be properly taken care of in the future. A group called the Mother Bramley Heritage Group has launched a fundraising campaign to raise £250,000. The group wants to use this money to buy Bramley Cottages and use it as a tourist destination and educational facility. The funds will also be contributed by a local employer. Did you know that trees are the real-life superheroes? They clean the air, protect water, and help living things survive. Protecting this tree is not just important for the tree itself, but also for our future. As children, we can also support this campaign and contribute to protecting the tree. What can we do to help protect the tree? The answer is in our hands. Finally, the story of the Bramley apple tree reminds us of the importance of nature and the need to protect it. We can contribute to protecting this tree and do our part to protect nature for our future.