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Story summary
- The Whitewebbs Oak, a centuries-old tree outside a north London Toby Carvery, was felled without permission, sparking outrage.
- A Forestry Commission investigation found the tree alive and about 450–500 years old, contradicting Mitchells & Butlers (M&B)'s claim it was dying.
- Enfield Council is pursuing eviction proceedings against Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) for breaching their lease.
- The Forestry Commission said there were no legal breaches because the tree lacked a preservation order.
