A tree for all seasons

Through snow, shine and mysterious mists, a magnificent seven ordinary (but extraordinary) Cumbrian trees were photographed over two years

a magnificent seven lonely trees in the Lake District photographed over two years

the Lake District National Park is poised to discover next month whether it has become a Unesco World heritage site. evidence in its favour comes from photographer rob Fraser and writer harriet Fraser, who have spent two years making a stand for the protection of its trees and woodlands. their project The Long View involved visiting seven individual trees in cumbria – in all weathers, day and night. The Long View was run alongside the campaign to create a new charter for trees, Woods and People, which will be launched on 6 November, 800 years after the original Forest charter was signed by henry iii. The Long View exhibition is at Grizedale Forest until 31 August (then touring the UK in 2018); the long view. today. The Long View book of essays, photographs and poetry is available for £15 , from somewhere-nowhere.com