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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Sandra Laville

DARK SECRETS: Protect old trees the same as heritage buildings say campaigners | Vintage Vibes

An area of Plymouth where trees were cut down.
More than 100 trees were cut down in Plymouth despite local opposition. Photograph: Save the Trees Armada Way

Mature and veteran trees should have the same protections as heritage buildings to stop destruction on the scale carried out in Plymouth this week, campaigners have said.

The Woodland Trust is calling for an English Heritage-style body to enforce greater protection for trees – including those which have value to the attractiveness of a town or city.

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