17th November 2023
In September of this year, the Sycamore Gap Tree was, through criminal action, chopped down. Previously a 400 year old oak was felled in Northamptonshire to make way for road improvements. A 600 year old oak was felled in Peterborough because it was damaging nearby buildings. A 250 year old wild pear tree was felled In Warwickshire to make way for HS2.
Should we treasure trees as much as we treasure buildings? Are they not an as important part of the landscape?
The Woodlands Trust is pressing “the UK, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish Governments to protect our most important trees by:
- Legally protected heritage status for some of our most ancient and important trees
- Strong, consistent policy protection for old trees
- More support for land managers to care for ancient and veteran trees”
If you would like to add your name to their petition, here is the link –
https://campaigns.woodlandtrust.org.uk/page/99702/petition/2
The Woodlands Trust also has ideas for home made Christmas gifts – https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2023/10/homemade-christmas-gifts/?utm_campaign=3328841_E23COM041_Newsletter_Dynamic&utm_medium=email&utm_source=E23COM044&utm_content=Christmas-Crafting&dm_i=2D76,1ZCJT,6HXEUF,71JUC,1
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