'Tree of the Year' to be cut down for HS2

This sort of legalised vandalism makes me so angry. :mad:

England's 'Tree of the Year' to be cut down for HS2 line - BBC News

Quote:

An ancient pear tree due to be chopped down to make way for the HS2 high-speed rail line has been voted the best tree in England. The Cubbington pear tree is believed to have been growing near the Warwickshire village for more than 250 years. The Woodland Trust has called for the tree to be preserved due to its age

I doubt if HS2 is needed anyway; if it's built, I hope it suffers lengthy delays due to the 'wrong kind of leaves' on the line!

'Tree of the Year' to be cut down for HS2