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Ethan James

Appeal over jail term for boy's tree-felling death

Joshua George Hector Clark is appealing the severity of his jail sentence for manslaughter. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A man jailed for the manslaughter of a seven-year-old boy in a tree-felling incident has appealed the length of his sentence, arguing not enough consideration was given to his efforts to get medical help.

Joshua George Hector Clark is serving four years and nine months behind bars following the August 2015 death of Akira Carroll in rural Tasmania.

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