""The destruction of the ancient Whitewebbs Oak was a reckless act which caused huge damage to the tree and cut its expected lifespan. It shocked and angered our entire community. "This centuries-old tree, sometimes known as the Guy Fawkes Oak, was an irreplaceable part of Enfield's natural heritage and was felled without the council's knowledge or consent, in clear breach of the lease governing the site.""
"The stump of the oak tree, surrounded by fallen branches, was discovered by council workers last April in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield. The Woodland Trust told Sky News that the tree, which measured six metres, was around 450 to 500 years old. The conservation charity added: "The tree is considered by experts to be more ecologically significant than the Sycamore Gap tree." "Oaks are native and can support more than 2,300 species.""
A centuries-old oak in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield was partially felled and its stump, surrounded by fallen branches, was discovered by council workers last April. The Woodland Trust estimated the tree measured six metres and was around 450 to 500 years old, describing it as more ecologically significant than the Sycamore Gap and noting oaks can support more than 2,300 species. Enfield Council called the felling a reckless act done without council knowledge or consent and said it breached the site lease. The council has demanded an apology and financial reparations, and the restaurant operator declined to comment due to legal proceedings.
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