Uncle Wally One Ball
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Did have a preservation order on it?
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Sycamore Gap tree felled | Man in his 60s also arrested
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bluethrunthru
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NZBlue
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Different country- they declared themselves unclean or somethingBut when they go through Merseyside, they'll never walk alone
£2,500-5000 fine.
What are you assuming with that?
For damaging listed buildings/settings and conservation areas, which this site is, it is 2 years in prison and a unlimited fine. National/Ancient monuments, which this also is a part of, is up to 10 years in prison.
There is precedent of 9 years imprisonment for damage to a UNESCO world heritage site, which this also is. Very different circumstances.
Either way, there is more to it than just a vandalism offence.
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BillCarlisle
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It's a good distance from the original - still in the bowl of the gap but far enough away not to inhibit growth.How close is the new tree to the old one Bill?
I only ask as whilst it seems a good idea to plant a new tree, and of course I applaud that, it may impair the old trees recovery, if that's the plan.
BillCarlisle
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fair play to the lad but I suspect the National Trust under their own rules will be compelled to dig it up -I hope not
According to the Ranger they'll be letting it stay.
Did have a preservation order on it?
May or may not have done, but wouldn't have needed it specifically. The exact same protection applies by default to any tree within a conservation bit.
It is a 20k fine for removing a tree under protection of either a preservation order or conservation area. Just the tree alone, but then see above possibly beyond that.
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Calm your tits, boah.What are you assuming with that?
For damaging listed buildings/settings and conservation areas, which this site is, it is 2 years in prison and a unlimited fine. National/Ancient monuments, which this also is a part of, is up to 10 years in prison.
There is precedent of 9 years imprisonment for damage to a UNESCO world heritage site, which this also is. Very different circumstances.
Either way, there is more to it than just a vandalism offence.
burning blue soul
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It's severe. He will be told not to do it again and offered councilling.I can't fathom why someone would do this. Who would make themselves a hated figure for no apparent gain. Is he the village idiot?
Maybe he should be made to pay for the planting of 100 young trees
What is the maximum penalty for this, anyone know ?
Calm your tits, boah.
wtf?