The tree contractor who carried out the illegal felling was fined another £120,000 for the destruction in the ancient woodlands. A court heard the towering 90ft tree was estimated to be worth more than £66,000 but, in reality, it was 'irreplaceable'. Enzo Homes were fined £120,000 while Sauro was fined £180,000. Self-employed contractor Arwyn Morgan, 50, felled the 90ft tree dating back to 1842 to make way for new houses. Council tree officer Alan Webster visited the site and spotted the redwood was gone - along with other protected trees.

Source: Daily Mail October 15, 2019 18:27 UTC