UK court convicts men for felling Sycamore Gap tree

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers have been found guilty of criminal damage for felling the Sycamore Gap tree, a cherished landmark, in 2023. The men face a lengthy prison sentence. The pair, who denied the charges, were convicted after an eight-day trial where evidence showed their involvement, including footage of the felling. The prosecution described the act as a "moronic mission." The Woodland Trust is now urging the government to introduce legislation to protect significant trees, similar to historical buildings, following the public outcry over the tree's destruction.