I am Tilia

Species: Large-leaved Lime (Tilia platyphyllos L.)
Age: 150 years years
Region: Maasniel, province of Limburg, The Netherlands

The Lime Tree next to the rectory in Maasniel

I am Tilia, a vibrant, modern woman in the bloom of my life, only 150 years young. Rooted in my local community, I reach out to the world, being the first tree in history with an Instagram account. Over 3.000 followers from London to Teheran view my journey through the seasons, one picture at a time. Planted at the beginning of the carbon emission age, I have a deep concern for climate change: I don’t eat meat, I don’t fly, I even absorb CO2. I am climate proof and great for biodiversity. I live and breathe for generations to come. #iamtilia
Tree of the year 2022
24201 votes
15th place
Nominated by: Maarten van Essen
National contest organizer: SBNL Natuurfonds
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