A report commissioned by the London Assembly said that only 1% of tree removals was justified.   As we watch the continuing removal of our trees in Bristol, we wonder what the proportion might be here.

From The Times:

“A plane in Mayfair has been valued at £750,000, making it Britain’s most valuable tree. The valuation of the 6ft-wide tree, which has graced Berkeley Square since Victorian times, is based on a new system devised by local authority tree officers. It takes into account size, health, historical significance and the number of people living near by to enjoy it...” Read more (opens in new window)