(In United Kingdom): Historic 500-year-old Oak Tree Cut Down by Toby Carvery, leaving locals Devastated.

 

Toby Carvery is facing intense backlash after a 500-year-old oak tree near its Enfield branch was cut down, sparking widespread outrage and comparisons to the infamous Sycamore Gap felling. The company claimed the tree was dead and posed a danger, but conservationists strongly disagreed, arguing that the tree was still in good health.

The Incident

The tree, estimated to be between 400 and 500 years old, was felled on April 3. Despite Toby Carvery's claims, experts and locals believe the tree was unnecessarily cut down, and its destruction has been described as "devastating" and a "loss for the nation".

Public Reaction

The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many comparing it to the Sycamore Gap felling. Enfield Council has labelled the act as potential criminal damage and reported it to the Metropolitan Police. The Woodland Trust has also condemned the felling, calling for better protection for ancient trees.

Investigation and Aftermath

An investigation into the incident is underway, and the police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the tree's felling. The incident has raised questions about the protection of ancient trees and the need for greater accountability for companies responsible for environmental damage.

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The controversy follows a previous backlash over Toby Carvery’s decision to stop offering complimentary takeaway boxes, citing customers taking excessive food. 

Environmentalists argue that the oak tree could have lived another century and supported hundreds of species. 

Mitchells & Butlers, the parent company, stands by the removal, while the public demands greater accountability. 

The issue has reignited debates about urban nature preservation and corporate responsibility.