After the destruction of “Sycamore Gap Tree”, Great Britain wonders about the protection of its most precious trees

The sentence fell on Tuesday. Consequently, July 15, in a heavy silence, before a packed court: four years and three months in prison. Furthermore, after destruction “sycamore gap tree”, The features drawn and the gaze, the two co -accused, Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, barely reacted. Faced with the media attention caused by their act. which seized the global imagination, and to the many threats made against him, the first carried out a suicide attempt a few months ago.

Despite appearances, it was not a trial for murder. The offense judged by a Newcastle court focused on the cutting of a centenary maple. located in a valley along the Hadrian wall, north of England, in September 2023. Sycamore Gapthis site had a particular meaning for the British. who liked to go there to photograph the tree, make requests in marriage or spread the ashes of a deceased loved one.

The two men. owner of a earthmoving company for one and automotive mechanic for the other, lived on the sidelines of the company. They after destruction “sycamore gap tree”, have given few indications as to their reasons. contenting themselves with invoking “Alcoholic stupidity”an explanation refuted by the judge who awarded them “A high degree of planning and premeditation”.

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