There are plans to fell the massive oak tree which stands on New Road, Tadley, Hampshire.

This petition is being reopened, as we have had so much support from our local town council and from people from far and wide lending their support. PLEASE, sign up, keep the pressure on BDBC and SAVE THIS TREE!

Tadley has a wealth of trees, and is a characteristic which makes Tadley such a great place to live. Losing such a magnificent tree would have detrimental effects to biodiversity, animal habitat and appearance, as this tree stands alone and is a local landmark and heritage tree.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council acknowledge that trees need to be a part of local planning, and so surely they should be protecting the trees we have rather than destroying them

A house owner has raised concerns that the tree is causing subsidence to his property, but we feel there has not been enough public consultation as to what might be causing the problem.

We urge the council to do more research, make their findings public and SAVE THE NEW ROAD OAK for future generations. The loss of this tree would take years to recoup; the natural environment needs protection, not destruction.