[News] Sycamore Gap Tree

[A1X]

So whose chainsaw was it? 16 year olds aren't, so far as I am aware, allowed to buy them.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

if it was one of the most photographed trees in the world then it would have had hoards of people going there. Its not a leap to think therefore that is is a disgruntled land owner/farmer weas annoyed that his sheep are disturbed/ gates left open/ litter etc.

I don't think Columbo will need to be called in on this one.

Dumb speculation. Sycamore Gap is at Hadrian's Wall and on the Pennine Way , part of a defined official footpath, and brings money into the local economy.

 

[raymondo]

It's just some ****. Not the whole world. I'm still nice. Lovely in fact.

Indeed, but it's a **** with a chainsaw, and I find that worrying.

 

[Si Gull]

Tiktok 'prank'?

 

[herecomesaregular]

Generally, not a fan of violence but..... in this instance I hope the culprits (no 16 yo on their own is likely able to do this) get a severe and enduring beating from someone.

 

[Algernon]

Someone deserves to get punched in the mouth.
And kicked about a bit.
Twak!

 

[zefarelly]

There's enough wood in that tree to make a cross . . . The rest can be sold to buy large nails.

THen put it all to good use on the fucktard that cut it down.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Somehow this tree had passed me by. Seeing the image in the report of when it was standing it’s easy to see why it was much admired and loved by so many.

Utterly moronic to cut it down.

Just like 100 yr old oak trees getting felled, all because we need to get to Birmingham 15 mins quicker

 

[schmunk]

There's enough wood in that tree to make a cross . . . The rest can be sold to buy large nails.

THen put it all to good use on the fucktard that cut it down.

Suggesting violence against a child...?




You're going to get crucified for that.

 

[AmexRuislip]

 

[schmunk]

Suggestion for a temporary replacement:

I'll need it back in December, mind...

 

[Cotton Socks]

I do wonder what goes through someones mind to think 'I know I'm going to chainsaw that big tree that's in the middle of no-where', yes I know it's not the middle of no-where but it's the equivalent of me going up to Ditchling Beacon to cut down a tree. It's not an easy task cutting down a tree so there's no chance he was on his own. It's just so random.

 

[DavidRyder]

Little sh1t

 

[A mex eyecan]

maybe he/she/they/them/whatever should have to stand there everyday between 8.00 and 20.00 with a placard around neck that reads ’I am the brain dead snivelling little sh1t who thought it hilarious to cut down a 100 year old tree. Please feel free to give me a smack in the gob’

 

[Weststander]

There's enough wood in that tree to make a cross . . . The rest can be sold to buy large nails.

THen put it all to good use on the fucktard that cut it down.

Should leave enough for a coffin.

 

[schmunk]

Google Maps updated already...

 

[CheeseRolls]

Took this in 2008. Wasn't aware of the film link which I still haven't seen. Even on a misty spring day, it was still an iconic image. What a little Sh1t

 

[zefarelly]

Suggesting violence against a child...?




You're going to get crucified for that.

we don't know who did it yet, they've arrested a 16 year old, 16 is not a child.

I never said anything about violence

Anyway, crucifictions a doddle.

 

[Kosh]

Having worked for the National Park - I can quite honestly say I’m utterly and completely f***ed off by this mindless act… the only bit of good news is that they’ve apprehended one of the culprits…

I hate humanity sometimes.

 

[Bodian]

I do wonder what goes through someones mind to think 'I know I'm going to chainsaw that big tree that's in the middle of no-where', yes I know it's not the middle of no-where but it's the equivalent of me going up to Ditchling Beacon to cut down a tree. It's not an easy task cutting down a tree so there's no chance he was on his own. It's just so random.

I've cut down trees that sort of size on my own, and after carrying the chainsaw some distance - but I did have a bloody great bar, probably something like 16-20". Looking at that, it's someone who knows exactly what they are doing though - they've got the mouth size right (the wedge you take out on the side it's going to fall), and looking at the lines made by the saw on the felled tree - they have gone through quite smoothly, and neatly - and with a very clean fall looking at the tear. It also looks as though there is paint/chalk on the stump - unless that's something to do with the investigation.

I would say that's been done by a professional, or at least someone who is experienced in handling a saw and felling large trees. I would be very surprised if it's a 16-year old, unless from a farming or silviculture background.