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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Matthew Weaver

Council plans legal action over ancient London oak felled by Toby Carvery

The felled oak tree in Whitewebbs Park
The owner of Toby Carvery claimed the tree was diseased and posed a risk to the public. Photograph: Adam Cormack/PA

Toby Carvery has been threatened with legal action by a council over the felling of an ancient oak in a park in north London.

The restaurant chain is facing national outrage after its decision to fell the up to 500-year-old tree without warning on 3 April.

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