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Outrage as Toby Carvery Cuts Down Ancient Oak Tree

4/16/2025

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Toby Carvery sparked outrage after felling a majestic 400-500 year-old oak tree in Enfield, north London, on April 3, claiming safety issues. Locals and environmentalists rallied against the decision, drawing parallels to the infamous Sycamore Gap tree incident. Enfield Council has stepped in, deeming the act criminal damage and placing a preservation order on the tree's stump.

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Toby Carvery sparked outrage after felling a majestic 400-500 year-old oak tree in Enfield, north London, on April 3, claiming safety issues. Locals and environmentalists rallied against the decision, drawing parallels to the infamous Sycamore Gap tree incident. Enfield Council has stepped in, deeming the act criminal damage and placing a preservation order on the tree's stump.