Following the felling of a historic 500-year-old oak tree in Enfield, hundreds gathered to protest during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The tree, located in Whitewebbs Park, was cut down under the pretense of safety concerns by the Toby Carvery pub, which had leased the land. Enfield Council's leader has condemned the act as an outrage, and an independent investigation has been requested by the public. Experts warn that this loss is significant, with only about 100 trees of such age remaining in London, raising environmental concerns amidst the controversy.
"This is a crime against nature," said one campaigner. "It's a crime against a 500-year-old being." Hundreds protested the felling of an ancient oak in Enfield.
Enfield Council leader called the felling "an outrage" and stated all legal options are being considered regarding the incident involving the historic oak.
Russell Miller, independent tree consultant, remarked, "we think this is one of probably less than 100 [trees] in London of this size, so it's a very significant loss."
Thousands have signed a petition for an independent investigation into the incident, highlighting widespread public discontent regarding the tree's removal and the council's awareness.
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