Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak Tree
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Our beloved old oak tree and others are being felled soon. Aviva have pushed our council into this and it's an avoidable travesty. We are here in a last ditch attempt to save it https://stopthechop.co.uk/
Pinned
Today we’ve applied to the court for urgent interim relief alongside a Judicial Review, seeking a temporary pause on the proposed felling of Old King George and a horse chestnut.
This is a last-resort step to prevent irreversible harm while outstanding issues are considered.
More to follow soon.
This is a last-resort step to prevent irreversible harm while outstanding issues are considered.
More to follow soon.
Merry Christmas and festive wishes to all. Thanks for all your support this year, we couldn't have made it to this point without you all. Pictured is old King George (left) with the horsechestnut to its right.
December 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Merry Christmas and festive wishes to all. Thanks for all your support this year, we couldn't have made it to this point without you all. Pictured is old King George (left) with the horsechestnut to its right.
Today we’ve applied to the court for urgent interim relief alongside a Judicial Review, seeking a temporary pause on the proposed felling of Old King George and a horse chestnut.
This is a last-resort step to prevent irreversible harm while outstanding issues are considered.
More to follow soon.
This is a last-resort step to prevent irreversible harm while outstanding issues are considered.
More to follow soon.
December 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Today we’ve applied to the court for urgent interim relief alongside a Judicial Review, seeking a temporary pause on the proposed felling of Old King George and a horse chestnut.
This is a last-resort step to prevent irreversible harm while outstanding issues are considered.
More to follow soon.
This is a last-resort step to prevent irreversible harm while outstanding issues are considered.
More to follow soon.
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Old King George standing proud out of the mist today, despite the death sentence that hangs over it from Aviva and Wivenhoe Town Council, still refusing to show their evidence or to entertain any alternative expert evidence.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Old King George standing proud out of the mist today, despite the death sentence that hangs over it from Aviva and Wivenhoe Town Council, still refusing to show their evidence or to entertain any alternative expert evidence.
@stopthechop.bsky.social
@stopthechop.bsky.social
We need your help to raise funds for future potential legal costs in seeking a fair and transparent outcome for our trees. We are looking for pledges for future legal support, and for direct contributions to our Crowdfunder page. Links with more info below.
December 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
We need your help to raise funds for future potential legal costs in seeking a fair and transparent outcome for our trees. We are looking for pledges for future legal support, and for direct contributions to our Crowdfunder page. Links with more info below.
www.change.org/p/save-wiven... a lot of developments in recent weeks, with our council planning to fell our trees on the 5th Jan. Can you help us to prevent that?
It's not over yet... but the next 15 days are critical. An urgent call for help.
Hello everyone,
It’s been a long while since I last shared an update, and I’m sorry that this is coming with such urgency. As expected, things went quiet over the summer while nesting season was under...
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December 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
www.change.org/p/save-wiven... a lot of developments in recent weeks, with our council planning to fell our trees on the 5th Jan. Can you help us to prevent that?
Sorry we've been a bit quiet over here of late. Trying to post in the *other place* as that's where decision maker Aviva are, but don't want to neglect you. So will try to bring you up to speed...
April 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Sorry we've been a bit quiet over here of late. Trying to post in the *other place* as that's where decision maker Aviva are, but don't want to neglect you. So will try to bring you up to speed...
Wow we've raised £11,700 so far, with more being counted at the moment from a busy weekend of in-person fundraising activities. And our Crowdfunder page will still be open on an ongoing basis if you'd like to contribute, you still can it turns out! Thanks for all the support so far.
March 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Wow we've raised £11,700 so far, with more being counted at the moment from a busy weekend of in-person fundraising activities. And our Crowdfunder page will still be open on an ongoing basis if you'd like to contribute, you still can it turns out! Thanks for all the support so far.
Today's your last chance to contribute to our crowdfunding page. The deadline is 4.28pm. We have raised more than £11k and there's more to come from the cash raised from in person fundraising activities this weekend www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savewivenh...
Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak tree
We are trying to save the Old King George Oak tree and a few other trees due to be felled. We would love your support with our campaign.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
March 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Today's your last chance to contribute to our crowdfunding page. The deadline is 4.28pm. We have raised more than £11k and there's more to come from the cash raised from in person fundraising activities this weekend www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savewivenh...
Our crowdfunder ends on Sunday afternoon and we need your help! We are nearly at £10,000 out of our £20,000 goal. We would really appreciate any contributions to help us save our old oak tree www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savewivenh... the more money we raise the further we can run in our campaign
Save Wivenhoe's Old King George Oak tree
We are trying to save the Old King George Oak tree and a few other trees due to be felled. We would love your support with our campaign.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Our crowdfunder ends on Sunday afternoon and we need your help! We are nearly at £10,000 out of our £20,000 goal. We would really appreciate any contributions to help us save our old oak tree www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savewivenh... the more money we raise the further we can run in our campaign
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After six weeks of our lives being dominated by the tree, our tree, I thought it was time to synthesise my thoughts into a blog...the story so far.
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/saving-wiven...
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www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/saving-wiven...
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February 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
After six weeks of our lives being dominated by the tree, our tree, I thought it was time to synthesise my thoughts into a blog...the story so far.
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/saving-wiven...
@stopthechop.bsky.social
www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/saving-wiven...
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It's been quite the week. The tree protectors have vacated the tree vigil, with fencing all removed from site and car park reopened. Old King George has had a bit of a haircut, we think he still looks rather handsome as worrying as it was to entrust him to the tree surgeon.
February 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
It's been quite the week. The tree protectors have vacated the tree vigil, with fencing all removed from site and car park reopened. Old King George has had a bit of a haircut, we think he still looks rather handsome as worrying as it was to entrust him to the tree surgeon.
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@stopthechop.bsky.social After another tumultuous week of emotion, including now-shelved plans to net our tree to prevent birds breeding (which would halt plans to fell), the tree has now had a haircut, we hope as a prelude to letting it live.
February 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
@stopthechop.bsky.social After another tumultuous week of emotion, including now-shelved plans to net our tree to prevent birds breeding (which would halt plans to fell), the tree has now had a haircut, we hope as a prelude to letting it live.
We have very happy news to share. After much dialogue, we have formed an agreement with Wivenhoe Town Council. This involves a stay of execution for our trees until the 31 March to allow an independent evaluation to take place. We are grateful for all the support to this point.
February 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We have very happy news to share. After much dialogue, we have formed an agreement with Wivenhoe Town Council. This involves a stay of execution for our trees until the 31 March to allow an independent evaluation to take place. We are grateful for all the support to this point.
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Word for the day: Marcescence - the phenomenon where some trees keep their dry leaves through the winter instead of shedding them. And patches of OUR tree show this!
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February 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Word for the day: Marcescence - the phenomenon where some trees keep their dry leaves through the winter instead of shedding them. And patches of OUR tree show this!
@stopthechop.bsky.social
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Back again protecting. We have tidied the route in and out so there's nothing (except the council fence) to stop the council reopening the car park, is there? (.... tumbleweed moment...)
Back again protecting. We have tidied the route in and out so there's nothing (except the council fence) to stop the council reopening the car park, is there? (.... tumbleweed moment...)
February 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Back again protecting. We have tidied the route in and out so there's nothing (except the council fence) to stop the council reopening the car park, is there? (.... tumbleweed moment...)
Back again protecting. We have tidied the route in and out so there's nothing (except the council fence) to stop the council reopening the car park, is there? (.... tumbleweed moment...)
Not a huge amount new to report here, the trees are still standing, the vigil goes on. We await confirmation from the council on actions discussed more than two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the clock hasn't stopped for nature, with our beloved oak tree quietly getting ready for spring.
February 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Not a huge amount new to report here, the trees are still standing, the vigil goes on. We await confirmation from the council on actions discussed more than two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the clock hasn't stopped for nature, with our beloved oak tree quietly getting ready for spring.
It's been a whole month since our petition was started by a mum in Wivenhoe. Read some news and the background for why we care so much about our trees here www.change.org/p/save-wiven...
One month later - not quite out of the woods yet
This petition went live at some point in the early hours between the 4th and 5th of January, penned while my child was ill. I was kept awake not only worrying about my child, but worrying about the fu...
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February 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
It's been a whole month since our petition was started by a mum in Wivenhoe. Read some news and the background for why we care so much about our trees here www.change.org/p/save-wiven...
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@stopthechop.bsky.social it's not just the tree itself. Nor just the birds singing in its boughs. Nor just the insects eating it. In the sun today - a myriad of lichens and mosses nestling in the bark. As our friend James Canton said: 'some 2300 species rely on oaks – and one of them is us!'
February 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
@stopthechop.bsky.social it's not just the tree itself. Nor just the birds singing in its boughs. Nor just the insects eating it. In the sun today - a myriad of lichens and mosses nestling in the bark. As our friend James Canton said: 'some 2300 species rely on oaks – and one of them is us!'
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February: a month our tree thought it would never see! We have stood firm against corporate bullying, & will continue until Reason prevails.
3 weeks on and the buds are that little bit bigger than when our protective vigil started. Next milestone: the April burst of green. @stopthechop.bsky.social
3 weeks on and the buds are that little bit bigger than when our protective vigil started. Next milestone: the April burst of green. @stopthechop.bsky.social
February 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM
February: a month our tree thought it would never see! We have stood firm against corporate bullying, & will continue until Reason prevails.
3 weeks on and the buds are that little bit bigger than when our protective vigil started. Next milestone: the April burst of green. @stopthechop.bsky.social
3 weeks on and the buds are that little bit bigger than when our protective vigil started. Next milestone: the April burst of green. @stopthechop.bsky.social
Our tree is now a historical landmark on Google maps! You can now review it, write comments and add your own photos.
February 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Our tree is now a historical landmark on Google maps! You can now review it, write comments and add your own photos.
Can you help us with our crowdfunding efforts please? We are nearly at £7k, please help us to get closer to our funding goal to be able to commission an expert, interdisciplinary independent evaluation 🙏https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savewivenhoeoldoaktree
February 1, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Can you help us with our crowdfunding efforts please? We are nearly at £7k, please help us to get closer to our funding goal to be able to commission an expert, interdisciplinary independent evaluation 🙏https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/savewivenhoeoldoaktree
It's February 1st, the day our trees were due to be gone by. Our trees are still standing. We will be gathering together this afternoon to mark the date with positivity 💛 thanks to Anna Gibb, local artist for this wonderful drawing.
February 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It's February 1st, the day our trees were due to be gone by. Our trees are still standing. We will be gathering together this afternoon to mark the date with positivity 💛 thanks to Anna Gibb, local artist for this wonderful drawing.
On Tuesday 28th January 2025 a group of Woodcraft Folk children visited the Oak tree in Wivenhoe carpark by King George playing field. They came with their banners, and songs to serenade and decorate the tree. (1/2)
January 31, 2025 at 11:14 AM
On Tuesday 28th January 2025 a group of Woodcraft Folk children visited the Oak tree in Wivenhoe carpark by King George playing field. They came with their banners, and songs to serenade and decorate the tree. (1/2)
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In any civilized society, facts, data and evidence are paramount. 'Evidence' withheld from scrutiny is not evidence. Evidence 'interpreted' by vested interests is not evidence. And yet a death sentence is passed. Age of Reason? No, Age of Treason against natural justice.
January 31, 2025 at 10:24 AM
In any civilized society, facts, data and evidence are paramount. 'Evidence' withheld from scrutiny is not evidence. Evidence 'interpreted' by vested interests is not evidence. And yet a death sentence is passed. Age of Reason? No, Age of Treason against natural justice.
Our latest update www.change.org/p/save-wiven...
Not much to report, except that not much has changed
It's nearly the end of the third working week since the tree vigil started. With the 31st January within touching distance (when our tree was originally required to be felled by), it's high time for a...
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January 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Our latest update www.change.org/p/save-wiven...