One of STAG’s supporter recently contacted the Bat Conservation Trust regarding bats that may be threatened by development. Here is the advice the BCT have provided: Bats and the law In the UK, bats and their roosts are protected by…
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In celebration of the Woodland Trust
“As many of you will know, I have been part of the campaign to save Sheffield’s street trees for nearly two years now, working first on just the Chelsea Road elm tree, but for the last year on the wider…
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Open letter to Julie Dore
Published in Sheffield Star, 30th September 2017. Open Letter to Cllr. Julie Dore, Leader of Sheffield City Council From STAG, Sheffield Tree Action Groups. Dear Julie, The many supporters of the Street Tree Campaign were heartened to hear John McDonnell’s…
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What message are we sending to our children?
This photograph really gets to the heart of the problems created by felling street trees. It might be hard to understand, but for some the loss of a tree is an emotional blow that is simply too much to bear. …
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Michael Gove speaks up for Sheffield’s trees
9th August 2017 The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove MP, unexpectedly added his support to the campaign to save Sheffield’s street trees. He sent a critical letter to Council Leader Julie Dore, in which…
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Important post-court case information
Terms of Injunction From Sheffield City Council: “Following the Judge’s judgement this week, could you please inform your supporters by social media prior to August 23 2017 that the council will continue to view STAG & protesters’ social media postings…
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Innocent protest to save Sheffield’s healthy street trees turns into a nightmare, as a small group of brave suburbanites take on their Council, the police and a multinational corporation.
We are currently collecting to support the small number of campaigners who are facing court costs after cases brought by Sheffield City Council.
Walk the Heartwood Trail and find Robert Macfarlane’s beautiful charms against harm hung from some of Sheffield’s threatened Street Trees. Designed by Jackie Morris.
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