Toby Carvery to pay for orchard planting after causing outrage by felling 500-year-old oak
Summary
Toby Carvery, a UK restaurant chain, agreed to pay to restore an orchard after cutting down part of a 500-year-old oak tree without permission. The tree was located near their car park in a London park, and the company settled after legal disputes with the local council.Key Facts
- Toby Carvery cut down part of a 500-year-old oak tree in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield, north London, without permission in April last year.
- The tree damage caused public outrage and led to council eviction proceedings against Toby Carvery.
- The restaurant chain’s owner, Mitchells & Butler Retail (M&B), agreed to pay for replanting an orchard and legal costs to settle the dispute.
- The remaining oak tree is unlikely to survive due to the damage inflicted.
- M&B said the tree was cut for safety reasons, but some tree experts disagreed.
- Enfield council acknowledged M&B acted on professional advice regarding safety concerns.
- The settlement includes planting 1,000 trees and restoring a community orchard in the park.
- Local campaigners continue to oppose development plans in the park linked to Tottenham Hotspur football club.
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