Mature trees felled in Sheffield

Council officers have taken action after mature trees were felled in Sheffield.
Middlewood GrangeMiddlewood Grange
Middlewood Grange

The council received a complaint that the trees had been chopped down along the lower driveway of Middlewood Grange, private property behind the old Middlewood Tavern pub.

A council spokesman said: “We have taken immediate action to address the issues reported to us at the former Middlewood Tavern. A tree officer has visited the site and we will be making the owner aware of any concerns we have.”

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One person, who wants to remain anonymous, has called for tree preservation orders to be placed on the remaining trees at the site.

He said: “The avenue of trees consists of at least two species. It represents a significant amenity feature within the local landscape and is of historical significance for its association with Middlewood Grange. The trees may be as old as the Grange.

“There is a large oak, near the Grange, which in terms of amenity and the range of other valuable ecosystem service, benefits the local environment and community. I have requested this oak receives an emergency tree preservation order.”

Anyone who breaks a tree preservation order is liable, on conviction in a magistrates’ court, to a fine of up to £20,000. For a serious offence, a person can be committed for trial in the crown court and, if convicted, can be liable to an unlimited fine.