Sycamore Gap tree felled | Man in his 60s also arrested

[Alan Harper's Tash]

There is a toxic culture war going on and it's not out of the question that this act was undertaken as some sort of protest against what some people refer to as 'woke tree-huggers'. Attitudes stoked up and encouraged by large sections of the media and various click-bait merchants.

It’s far more likely that it was some kind of TikTok challenge though.

 

[Plays By Sense Of Smell]

I’m glad I’m not the only one.

I saw the story, thought, oh that’s a shame, and moved on with my day.

Pop onto Bluemoon later and it’s the end of the world, a sign of a broken society. Not like the good old days (when trees like this had no legal protection and no one would ever catch the person who did it, and the son of whichever lord owned the land could cut down whatever trees he wanted)

No surprise the solution is to put the perpetrator behind bars for 10 years, that’s the solution to literally everything on here.

It’s a 200 year old tree by a 2,000 year old wall. Plant a new one, in 10 years it’ll be 7 or 8 metres tall and everyone can take their selfies with it again.

It’s not a national tragedy.

That's only because we're not allowed to flog or chop anyone's head off anymore.

Besides, not strictly true; calling @aguero93:20 to the thread...

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

It’s far more likely that it was some kind of TikTok challenge though.

Good point

 

[Brewster's millions]

It’s far more likely that it was some kind of TikTok challenge though.

Planking?

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Planking?

No idea. I’m not on it, but have heard about such challenges.

Perhaps he tipped a bucket full of iced water over himself whilst chopping it down.

 

[dronefromsector7G]

Yeah, I know it's a terrible thing that has happened. But the reaction is surprising.

In the UK, we will lose our shit over a tree being cut down, or a cat being kicked.

But when a baby dies in Rochdale, because their bedroom was covered in black mold. There's no outrage at all.

We've got our priorities all skewed upside down.

Seen Facebook profile pics updated to one of the tree

 

[jacko74]

Have been there twice in the last two years and guess what….

no litter, no dog shit, (plenty sheep shit though) I didn’t enquire as to mouth or nose breathing as everyone seemed to be enjoying the beautiful and peaceful scenery and the unbelievable Roman constructions around Housesteads.

As a fisherman I spend quite a bit of time in the countryside and yes there has been an uptick in folk enjoying it since Covid. Some don’t know how to behave, many do. Your generalisation is exaggerated and pretty offensive though. I wonder what has made you so cynical and angry.

I'm not sure why you feel the need to trivialise and minimise the issue and suggest I'm exaggerating it.

Speak to any individual or organisation that has responsibility and custodianship of the more remote and wild parts of the UK countryside and they'll tell you there has been a huge increase in the number of visitors to such locations in recent years, much more than the "uptick" that you're attempting to dismiss it as, along with a corresponding increase in issues of littering, antisocial behaviour, wildlife disturbance, vandalism and damage.

I'm guessing you're not really familiar with the kind of areas I'm referring to if your experience of the UK Countryside is limited to the typical tourist honeypot spots you’ve mentioned or places you go fishing (which I'd guess won't be particularly remote)

Im not sure what your agenda is for attempting to dismiss and trivialise the issue, maybe you're not familiar with the kind of areas I'm referring to, maybe you're just not very observant, or maybe you're one of those who are scared of their own company and only feel comfortable in places where there are crowds of other people and you don't value or appreciate solitude and piece and quiet.

 

[aguero93:20]

That's only because we're not allowed to flog or chop anyone's head off anymore.

Besides, not strictly true; calling @aguero93:20 to the thread...

Nah. Use the wood from the tree to burn the little shit alive.

 

[Saddleworth2]

I'm not sure why you feel the need to trivialise and minimise the issue and suggest I'm exaggerating it.

Speak to any individual or organisation that has responsibility and custodianship of the more remote and wild parts of the UK countryside and they'll tell you there has been a huge increase in the number of visitors to such locations in recent years, much more than the "uptick" that you're attempting to dismiss it as, along with a corresponding increase in issues of littering, antisocial behaviour, wildlife disturbance, vandalism and damage.

I'm guessing you're not really familiar with the kind of areas I'm referring to if your experience of the UK Countryside is limited to the typical tourist honeypot spots you’ve mentioned or places you go fishing (which I'd guess won't be particularly remote)

Im not sure what your agenda is for attempting to dismiss and trivialise the issue, maybe you're not familiar with the kind of areas I'm referring to, maybe you're just not very observant, or maybe you're one of those who are scared of their own company and only feel comfortable in places where there are crowds of other people and you don't value or appreciate solitude and piece and quiet.

100% mate. You got me bang to rights.
enjoy the rest of your day.

 

[jacko74]

100% mate. You got me bang to rights.
enjoy the rest of your day.

Will do thanks.
Probably best you do leave it there if you're incapable of debating and defending your position and view point.