Contractor that cut back ancient oak in London park identified

Document shows partial felling last year, which led to legal action against Toby Carvery, was done by Ground Control A mystery contractor who chainsawed an ancient oak in north London for the Toby Carvery restaurant chain has been identified by the Guardian, prompting more questions about the incident. The unauthorised partial felling of the 500-year-old oak a year ago on Friday in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield, prompted widespread public outrage and questions in parliament. Continue reading...

By Matthew Weaver