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" There’s a hole in the landscape, Where a sycamore stood, It stood there alone, Not surrounded by wood, Now just a gap, The tree is no more, A vandal the culprit, We wonder what for? Featured in films, Marked on the map, It won’t be the same, At Sycamore Gap!" ....... Our landscape is left broken and open, no where to escape Only to be called the great Sycamore Gape | |||
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"Why? Why would anyone do that?" The real question is why do people care and why is it even in the news. Its a tree in a field or wad  | |||
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"Why? Why would anyone do that?" To get attention and get on the news. | |||
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"Why? Why would anyone do that? To get attention and get on the news." Getting it on the news is an unintended benefit. Trees are being cut down all over the world for such as illegal logging, etc. Trees are acknowledged to be be a major absorber of carbon. Think Amazon rainforest. | |||
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"Why? Why would anyone do that? The real question is why do people care and why is it even in the news. Its a tree in a field or wad "It was scenic. Something beautiful in an often ugly world. | |||
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"Why? Why would anyone do that? The real question is why do people care and why is it even in the news. Its a tree in a field or wad
It was scenic. Something beautiful in an often ugly world. "Still scenic without the tree. And its just a tree can just plant another one. | |||
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"Why? Why would anyone do that? The real question is why do people care and why is it even in the news. Its a tree in a field or wad
It was scenic. Something beautiful in an often ugly world.
Still scenic without the tree. And its just a tree can just plant another one. "Shame ho, its been there 300 years | |||
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"Why? Why would anyone do that? The real question is why do people care and why is it even in the news. Its a tree in a field or wad
It was scenic. Something beautiful in an often ugly world.
Still scenic without the tree. And its just a tree can just plant another one. "I love the Internet. There's always a male sat aloof who knows best and has the supreme idea. Of course people are upset. Trees mature over generations. Our rivers are full of shit. We have the lowest coverage of woodland in Europe. It's clear severe heatwaves and strong storms are a result of climate change and loss of the natural world. It's just a tree? Sums up a negligent attitude to the environment. I suggest you plant a few before Smug Towers blows over.. | |||
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"Why? Why would anyone do that? The real question is why do people care and why is it even in the news. Its a tree in a field or wad
It was scenic. Something beautiful in an often ugly world.
Still scenic without the tree. And its just a tree can just plant another one.
I love the Internet. There's always a male sat aloof who knows best and has the supreme idea.
Of course people are upset. Trees mature over generations.
Our rivers are full of shit. We have the lowest coverage of woodland in Europe. It's clear severe heatwaves and strong storms are a result of climate change and loss of the natural world.
It's just a tree? Sums up a negligent attitude to the environment. I suggest you plant a few before Smug Towers blows over.. "Exactly bigger stuff happening in the world. 100’s if not 1000’s of trees being cut down in this country alone just because people don’t like where they are. Yet people getting all upset over this one, i suspect half the people claiming to be upset have never even seen it and will forget it ever even existed in a couple of days. And you you just said trees mature over generations which means plant another one, and generations away people won’t know the difference. | |||
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"Why? Why would anyone do that? The real question is why do people care and why is it even in the news. Its a tree in a field or wad
It was scenic. Something beautiful in an often ugly world.
Still scenic without the tree. And its just a tree can just plant another one.
I love the Internet. There's always a male sat aloof who knows best and has the supreme idea.
Of course people are upset. Trees mature over generations.
Our rivers are full of shit. We have the lowest coverage of woodland in Europe. It's clear severe heatwaves and strong storms are a result of climate change and loss of the natural world.
It's just a tree? Sums up a negligent attitude to the environment. I suggest you plant a few before Smug Towers blows over..
Exactly bigger stuff happening in the world. 100’s if not 1000’s of trees being cut down in this country alone just because people don’t like where they are.
Yet people getting all upset over this one, i suspect half the people claiming to be upset have never even seen it and will forget it ever even existed in a couple of days.
And you you just said trees mature over generations which means plant another one, and generations away people won’t know the difference. "The country park warden’s have admitted that over the last few years they have planted sycamores in the gap but none have survived, So this magnificent vista was if successful going to be destroyed by the rangers. And while everyone has been wringing their hands and grabbing their pitch folks for a good old fashioned ass whopping, a Geordie has gone up there and planted another ,simple really if it survives . | |||
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"Why? Why would anyone do that?" Spite. Bitterness. Revenge. (Whether justified or not). Many of you don't know how difficult it is to live in a national park and the restrictions that are put in place. It shouldn't have happened. It did happen. Now we must wait to find out why. If we ever do. Let's stop speculating. There are many stories going around. But apart from the person/s that cut it down, we can't know why it really happened. I work with tree surgeons and the reasons that we are hearing are totally different to wants being posted online.  | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. " Consider the difference in reaction to Michael Gambon's death to that of aunty Mabel from Doncaster. | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. " I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture. | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. Consider the difference in reaction to Michael Gambon's death to that of aunty Mabel from Doncaster." Not Donny Mabel the inventor of the shammy cammy knickers ? Say it isn’t so | |||
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" Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. " Totally agree. Especially those calling for justice such as prison time and some calling for the death penalty, they are even more pathetic than the people that cut it down. | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture." But it is still an Icon (if thats how you describe it) and will be the same again if they plant another one or if it grows back. | |||
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"Why? Why would anyone do that? The real question is why do people care and why is it even in the news. Its a tree in a field or wad
It was scenic. Something beautiful in an often ugly world.
Still scenic without the tree. And its just a tree can just plant another one.
Shame ho, its been there 300 years"Time to move on and give the younger saplings a chance. Maybe the cutter, did this gene kit thing you can do. Discovered he was related to The Sheriff of Nottingham and decided this was his way of revenge on Robin Hood.. | |||
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"I think anyone with a brain is concerned about our environment. Mindless vandalism of it is not to be tolerated. I bet those calling people pathetic over their anger would not insult a Native American or Aborigine more in tune with Mother Nature. I'd prosecute those who litter our countryside verges with crap thrown from their cars if it were possible. Typical Internet cynics. " Absolutely brilliant comments,so well put,I agree with you entirely. If someone is capable of that then they are capable of all forms of violence. | |||
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"I think anyone with a brain is concerned about our environment. Mindless vandalism of it is not to be tolerated. I bet those calling people pathetic over their anger would not insult a Native American or Aborigine more in tune with Mother Nature. I'd prosecute those who litter our countryside verges with crap thrown from their cars if it were possible. Typical Internet cynics. I would defiantly call them pathetic if they were crying over one tree and calling for the death penalty on someone and never said anything about the millions of others that are cut down daily. " Not everyone indulges in whataboutery. | |||
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"I think anyone with a brain is concerned about our environment. Mindless vandalism of it is not to be tolerated. I bet those calling people pathetic over their anger would not insult a Native American or Aborigine more in tune with Mother Nature. I'd prosecute those who litter our countryside verges with crap thrown from their cars if it were possible. Typical Internet cynics. " I would defiantly call them pathetic if they were crying over one tree and calling for the death penalty just because they thought the tree looked nice. Also for them forgetting the fact its a tree and it can be replaced fairly easily and that they never said anything about the millions of others that are cut down daily. | |||
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"I think anyone with a brain is concerned about our environment. Mindless vandalism of it is not to be tolerated. I bet those calling people pathetic over their anger would not insult a Native American or Aborigine more in tune with Mother Nature. I'd prosecute those who litter our countryside verges with crap thrown from their cars if it were possible. Typical Internet cynics. I would defiantly call them pathetic if they were crying over one tree and calling for the death penalty on someone and never said anything about the millions of others that are cut down daily. Not everyone indulges in whataboutery." No but when someone argues that the reason they are upset over this particular tree is “We have the lowest coverage of woodland in Europe. It's clear severe heatwaves and strong storms are a result of climate change and loss of the natural world” It is fair the ask where is their out cry for the millions of other trees that are cut down every day. | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture." I'm from London yes! I have visited all of the United Kingdom from the Channel Islands to the outer Hebrides and all the lands in-between. I understand the significance of Hadrian's wall. It's the end of the known Roman empire. But this is a tree again where's the fuss when people cut down for trees for Christmas? | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture." That's ridiculous, why wouldn't you expect someone from London to understand? | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture. I'm from London yes! I have visited all of the United Kingdom from the Channel Islands to the outer Hebrides and all the lands in-between. I understand the significance of Hadrian's wall. It's the end of the known Roman empire. But this is a tree again where's the fuss when people cut down for trees for Christmas? " Visiting lots of places doesn’t give you the emotional connection that the people who live there have. A day trip to Harians wall doesn’t make you a local. You won’t understand. Personally if London sank into a swamp I wouldn’t be particularly bothered even though I have been there a few times. | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture. I'm from London yes! I have visited all of the United Kingdom from the Channel Islands to the outer Hebrides and all the lands in-between. I understand the significance of Hadrian's wall. It's the end of the known Roman empire. But this is a tree again where's the fuss when people cut down for trees for Christmas? " And the Royal Albert Hall is just a building. | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture. I'm from London yes! I have visited all of the United Kingdom from the Channel Islands to the outer Hebrides and all the lands in-between. I understand the significance of Hadrian's wall. It's the end of the known Roman empire. But this is a tree again where's the fuss when people cut down for trees for Christmas? And the Royal Albert Hall is just a building. "exactly | |||
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" And the Royal Albert Hall is just a building.
exactly "It is just a building, but if someone randomly knocked it down it would be a completely different situation . Its not comparable to a tree in a field. | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture. I'm from London yes! I have visited all of the United Kingdom from the Channel Islands to the outer Hebrides and all the lands in-between. I understand the significance of Hadrian's wall. It's the end of the known Roman empire. But this is a tree again where's the fuss when people cut down for trees for Christmas? Visiting lots of places doesn’t give you the emotional connection that the people who live there have. A day trip to Harians wall doesn’t make you a local. You won’t understand. Personally if London sank into a swamp I wouldn’t be particularly bothered even though I have been there a few times." I scattered some of dad's ashes there as it was one of his favourite places. So yes I have a emotional connection to the area. My argument still stands it's a tree. No one's cares or gives a second thought to the millions that are cut down daily. | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture. I'm from London yes! I have visited all of the United Kingdom from the Channel Islands to the outer Hebrides and all the lands in-between. I understand the significance of Hadrian's wall. It's the end of the known Roman empire. But this is a tree again where's the fuss when people cut down for trees for Christmas? And the Royal Albert Hall is just a building. "And the Royal Albert hall has a listed status. This tree doesn't have a listed status. No matter how you spin it. It's a tree no different to any other tree out there that are cut down in their prime or prematurely. | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture. I'm from London yes! I have visited all of the United Kingdom from the Channel Islands to the outer Hebrides and all the lands in-between. I understand the significance of Hadrian's wall. It's the end of the known Roman empire. But this is a tree again where's the fuss when people cut down for trees for Christmas? Visiting lots of places doesn’t give you the emotional connection that the people who live there have. A day trip to Harians wall doesn’t make you a local. You won’t understand. Personally if London sank into a swamp I wouldn’t be particularly bothered even though I have been there a few times. I scattered some of dad's ashes there as it was one of his favourite places. So yes I have an emotional connection to the area. My argument still stands it's a tree. No one's cares or gives a second thought to the millions that are cut down daily. " You scattered your dads ashes there where dozens of other people have done the same and yet you “ don’t understand what all the fuss is over” | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture. I'm from London yes! I have visited all of the United Kingdom from the Channel Islands to the outer Hebrides and all the lands in-between. I understand the significance of Hadrian's wall. It's the end of the known Roman empire. But this is a tree again where's the fuss when people cut down for trees for Christmas? And the Royal Albert Hall is just a building.
And the Royal Albert hall has a listed status. This tree doesn't have a listed status. No matter how you spin it. It's a tree no different to any other tree out there that are cut down in their prime or prematurely. "Sadly such a short sighted viewpoint. Yes it's a tree but it's not just a tree. It's made different by it's significance, the place it holds in the hearts and psyches of so many. Something that you clearly fail to grasp. Don't you think that that's why there's been such a reaction? | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture. I'm from London yes! I have visited all of the United Kingdom from the Channel Islands to the outer Hebrides and all the lands in-between. I understand the significance of Hadrian's wall. It's the end of the known Roman empire. But this is a tree again where's the fuss when people cut down for trees for Christmas? Visiting lots of places doesn’t give you the emotional connection that the people who live there have. A day trip to Harians wall doesn’t make you a local. You won’t understand. Personally if London sank into a swamp I wouldn’t be particularly bothered even though I have been there a few times." It's not a day trip to Hadrian's wall. I've spent many weeks walking along the wall from Newcastle to Bowness so yeah that's more than a day trip. If London sank into a swamp I wouldn't give a toss either. It's a dump | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture. I'm from London yes! I have visited all of the United Kingdom from the Channel Islands to the outer Hebrides and all the lands in-between. I understand the significance of Hadrian's wall. It's the end of the known Roman empire. But this is a tree again where's the fuss when people cut down for trees for Christmas? Visiting lots of places doesn’t give you the emotional connection that the people who live there have. A day trip to Harians wall doesn’t make you a local. You won’t understand. Personally if London sank into a swamp I wouldn’t be particularly bothered even though I have been there a few times. I scattered some of dad's ashes there as it was one of his favourite places. So yes I have an emotional connection to the area. My argument still stands it's a tree. No one's cares or gives a second thought to the millions that are cut down daily. You scattered your dads ashes there where dozens of other people have done the same and yet you “ don’t understand what all the fuss is over” " No I don't understand what the fuss is over. It's a tree no different to the ones in forests being chopped down. No different to the ones chopped down for people to tart up at Christmas. In my eyes a tree is a tree nothing more nothing less. Dad's ashes were scattered there they blew northwards so northwards holds a special place for me. But that is a tree there's more pressing issues going on in the world. | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture. I'm from London yes! I have visited all of the United Kingdom from the Channel Islands to the outer Hebrides and all the lands in-between. I understand the significance of Hadrian's wall. It's the end of the known Roman empire. But this is a tree again where's the fuss when people cut down for trees for Christmas? And the Royal Albert Hall is just a building.
And the Royal Albert hall has a listed status. This tree doesn't have a listed status. No matter how you spin it. It's a tree no different to any other tree out there that are cut down in their prime or prematurely.
Sadly such a short sighted viewpoint. Yes it's a tree but it's not just a tree. It's made different by it's significance, the place it holds in the hearts and psyches of so many. Something that you clearly fail to grasp. Don't you think that that's why there's been such a reaction? "Furthermore, mention has been made of the thousands that are felled each year. These trees are felled for a reason, most often they are grown specifically for this purpose. This particular tree has been felled for no reason at all save, perhaps, the d*unken whim of the culprit.  | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture. I'm from London yes! I have visited all of the United Kingdom from the Channel Islands to the outer Hebrides and all the lands in-between. I understand the significance of Hadrian's wall. It's the end of the known Roman empire. But this is a tree again where's the fuss when people cut down for trees for Christmas? And the Royal Albert Hall is just a building.
And the Royal Albert hall has a listed status. This tree doesn't have a listed status. No matter how you spin it. It's a tree no different to any other tree out there that are cut down in their prime or prematurely.
Sadly such a short sighted viewpoint. Yes it's a tree but it's not just a tree. It's made different by it's significance, the place it holds in the hearts and psyches of so many. Something that you clearly fail to grasp. Don't you think that that's why there's been such a reaction? "That tree does not hold a special place for me the wall and the valley the tree sat in hold a special place for me. I scattered ashes there not on the tree. | |||
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"I don't understand all the fuss over this? Ok yes it was picturesque. It was in a film. It won tree of the year. But it's a tree. There are loads of trees cut down daily from the rain forests, from the sides of roads, from the countless building sites going up not to mention we're now coming up to Christmas when there will be a shit tonne of trees cut down and dressed up like a two piece tart for maximum of four weeks to then be tossed outside and left to rot. Where's the anger at those being cut down in their prime? They have even taken away a newly planted tree that was there why? If you cared that much for a tree and the replacing of trees surely you would be all over this newer tree being planted. Just my opinion right or wrong the anger for this tree being cut down is pathetic. I wouldn’t expect someone from London to understand. Hadrian’s wall and Sycamore gap are icons of border culture. I'm from London yes! I have visited all of the United Kingdom from the Channel Islands to the outer Hebrides and all the lands in-between. I understand the significance of Hadrian's wall. It's the end of the known Roman empire. But this is a tree again where's the fuss when people cut down for trees for Christmas? And the Royal Albert Hall is just a building.
And the Royal Albert hall has a listed status. This tree doesn't have a listed status. No matter how you spin it. It's a tree no different to any other tree out there that are cut down in their prime or prematurely.
Sadly such a short sighted viewpoint. Yes it's a tree but it's not just a tree. It's made different by it's significance, the place it holds in the hearts and psyches of so many. Something that you clearly fail to grasp. Don't you think that that's why there's been such a reaction?
That tree does not hold a special place for me the wall and the valley the tree sat in hold a special place for me. I scattered ashes there not on the tree. "So not only short sighted but selfish too. The fact that so many cannot see beyond the tree's material worth goes some way explain the shit we're in right now. As for the rest of us? Hope remains. | |||
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"Iy. Sadly such a short sighted viewpoint. Yes it's a tree but it's not just a tree. It's made different by it's significance, the place it holds in the hearts and psyches of so many. Something that you clearly fail to grasp. Don't you think that that's why there's been such a reaction? "I understand people have a reaction to it, but some reactions are ridiculous, like it being nationwide if not international news. Like people crying and calling it heart breaking, people calling for culprits to be imprisoned or hung. Thats a bit much for a tree in a field that can be easily replaced. | |||
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"Iy. Sadly such a short sighted viewpoint. Yes it's a tree but it's not just a tree. It's made different by it's significance, the place it holds in the hearts and psyches of so many. Something that you clearly fail to grasp. Don't you think that that's why there's been such a reaction?
I understand people have a reaction to it, but some reactions are ridiculous, like it being nationwide if not international news. Like people crying and calling it heart breaking, people calling for culprits to be imprisoned or hung. Thats a bit much for a tree in a field that can be easily replaced. "No, the significance of that age old tree surviving against all odds in its historic position Is irreplaceable. | |||
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"Iy. Sadly such a short sighted viewpoint. Yes it's a tree but it's not just a tree. It's made different by it's significance, the place it holds in the hearts and psyches of so many. Something that you clearly fail to grasp. Don't you think that that's why there's been such a reaction?
I understand people have a reaction to it, but some reactions are ridiculous, like it being nationwide if not international news. Like people crying and calling it heart breaking, people calling for culprits to be imprisoned or hung. Thats a bit much for a tree in a field that can be easily replaced.
No, the significance of that age old tree surviving against all odds in its historic position Is irreplaceable."But in 100 years everyone alive today will be dead and no one will no the difference. There will still be a lovely spot with a lovely tree there for people of the future to enjoy. | |||
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"I think anyone with a brain is concerned about our environment. Mindless vandalism of it is not to be tolerated. I bet those calling people pathetic over their anger would not insult a Native American or Aborigine more in tune with Mother Nature. I'd prosecute those who litter our countryside verges with crap thrown from their cars if it were possible. Typical Internet cynics. I would defiantly call them pathetic if they were crying over one tree and calling for the death penalty on someone and never said anything about the millions of others that are cut down daily. Not everyone indulges in whataboutery. No but when someone argues that the reason they are upset over this particular tree is “We have the lowest coverage of woodland in Europe. It's clear severe heatwaves and strong storms are a result of climate change and loss of the natural world” It is fair the ask where is their out cry for the millions of other trees that are cut down every day. " Ahem. Ever heard of Greenpeace? Friends of the Earth? ...Swampy? Many of us go out of our way to ensure a builder doesn't 'accidently' knock down a horse chesnut. Or join a group to protest about plans to 'develop' a woodland. We don't ever say oh its not comparable. It's not always a game of numbers. A woodland gives coverage to a huge amount of wildlife. A tree in a park perfectly sited gives grace and elegance as well as shade. An artist sees a landscape. You apparently see a load of cry babies. Nothing upsets you? How very brave.. | |||
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" Ahem. Ever heard of Greenpeace? Friends of the Earth? ...Swampy? Many of us go out of our way to ensure a builder doesn't 'accidently' knock down a horse chesnut. Or join a group to protest about plans to 'develop' a woodland. We don't ever say oh its not comparable. It's not always a game of numbers. A woodland gives coverage to a huge amount of wildlife. A tree in a park perfectly sited gives grace and elegance as well as shade. An artist sees a landscape. You apparently see a load of cry babies. Nothing upsets you? How very brave.." I do see a bunch of cry babies, you are right. No i don’t let things that have no impact on my or my love ones life or any significant impact on the world as a whole, upset me. | |||
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" Ahem. Ever heard of Greenpeace? Friends of the Earth? ...Swampy? Many of us go out of our way to ensure a builder doesn't 'accidently' knock down a horse chesnut. Or join a group to protest about plans to 'develop' a woodland. We don't ever say oh its not comparable. It's not always a game of numbers. A woodland gives coverage to a huge amount of wildlife. A tree in a park perfectly sited gives grace and elegance as well as shade. An artist sees a landscape. You apparently see a load of cry babies. Nothing upsets you? How very brave.. I do see a bunch of cry babies, you are right. No i don’t let things that have no impact on my or my love ones life or any significant impact on the world as a whole, upset me. " Ok. You've gone to lengths to stress that.. | |||
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" But it is still an Icon (if thats how you describe it) and will be the same again if they plant another one or if it grows back. " It's growing back | |||
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" But it is still an Icon (if thats how you describe it) and will be the same again if they plant another one or if it grows back. It's growing back " Of course it is. Its a fucking tree . Its what they do. | |||
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"It's back 8 times over. I would like to see the 8 suckers entwined over the old stump to from a new bit of wood. " a post full of innuendo | |||
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" But it is still an Icon (if thats how you describe it) and will be the same again if they plant another one or if it grows back. It's growing back Of course it is. Its a fucking tree . Its what they do. "All trees matter. Learn to love every tree, even non-indigenous species like the sycamore. | |||
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