Toby Carvery may be liable for over a million pounds in damages after hacking back a centuries-old oak tree in North London. The incident was reported to the police but dismissed due to lack of evidence of criminality. Legal expert Sarah Dodd indicated that the case may result in a civil prosecution, potentially costing the owners, Mitchell & Butlers, substantially. A tree valuer estimated the Enfield oak's worth at 1 million pounds using the CAVAT system, which quantifies the loss of amenity caused by the tree's removal. This event highlights the legal and environmental implications of tree preservation.
"It is difficult to put a financial figure on a tree, but what [CAVAT] calculates is the loss of amenity that the tree brings to an area."
"The damage from cutting back the ancient oak tree is irreversible, and the estimate of one million pounds reflects its significance in the environment."
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