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More felling – Lees Hall Av S8 and Briar Road S7

Eco vultures @AcornGroupLtd hovering over Lees Hall Av S8 & Briar Road S7, all support welcome. Hottest tickets in town. #saveshefftrees https://t.co/oJ73MhSeme Check out @SheffTreeSteel’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/SheffTreeSteel/status/914777024442568704?s=09

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SCC misleading “majority” spin de-bunkered – as seen on Countryfile. 

About this misleading “majority” survey spin, devil in detail, 86% didn’t respond. Experts have officially discredited it #saveshefftrees https://t.co/4B5B3D0vDa “disagreed with plans” actually referred 2 road maintenance plans, no mention of trees. Who would disagree to less potholes #saveshefftrees https://t.co/ouPbhGFw6w

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BBC One – Countryfile, South Yorkshire at 6.15pm 1st Oct – Campaign feature

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b097mls3

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Lovely school favorite 200yr ash to be felled Sun 1st Oct. 

This lovely tree will be felled Sunday 1st October. Lydgate Lane (jn with Marsh Lane), Sheffield S10 5FH. #SaveSheffTrees https://t.co/rYon80FTNA Check out @RebeccaHammond7’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/RebeccaHammond7/status/914179771042533376?s=09

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Saturday “Prison Threat” letters hand delivered to key protestors, no specifics given. 

Plot thickens. Vindictive “Prison Threat” letters hand delivered to key peaceful protestors. SCC gone rogue & out of control #saveshefftrees https://t.co/Ode djFoj03 Check out @SheffTreeSteel’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/SheffTreeSteel/status/914063906125107200?s=09

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Protesters prevent ‘Michael Gove’s tree’ from being felled in Sheffield

Protesters in Sheffield have today prevented council contractors felling trees visited by Environment Secretary Michael Gove 24 hours before as the Cabinet Minister came to the city on a fact-finding mission. http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/protesters-prevent-michael-gove-s-tree-from-being-felled-in-sheffield-1-8778187/amp

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Excellent Radio Feature – 1hr 8mins into show 

Check out @SheffTreeSteel’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/SheffTreeSteel/status/913705804443897857?s=09

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Environment Secretary visits Sheffield to discuss street tree programme

http://www.wildsheffield.com/news/2017/09/28/environment-secretary-visits-sheffield-discuss-street-tree-programme

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Dunkeld Rd Massacre continues

Eco vandal @AcornGroupLtd back on Dunkeld Rd, going 4 big beauty at top. Few residents want them gone because they’re ugly! #saveshefftrees https://t.co/muGtjk0tmg Check out @SheffTreeSteel’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/SheffTreeSteel/status/913701128780570625?s=09

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Kenwood road massacre continues

 “is Gove defo out of Kenwood Hall Hotel and back on a train” “yep” “right, coming out from behind sofa, give me that axe” #saveshefftrees https://t.co/dL1xooP2sU Check out @SheffTreeSteel’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/SheffTreeSteel/status/913331982310019072?s=09

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Dunkeld massacre continues

After a day hiding from the Government’s Eco minister, eco vandal @AcornGroupLtd back on Dunkeld to strip away more valuable street assets. https://t.co/muGtjk0tmg Check out @SheffTreeSteel’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/SheffTreeSteel/status/913333966916157440?s=09

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The Yorkshire Post says: Gove is right – it’s time Sheffield Council listened to the will of the people on tree felling – Yorkshire Post

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/the-yorkshire-post-says-gove-is-right-it-s-time-sheffield-council-listened-to-the-will-of-the-people-on-tree-felling-1-8776371

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Michael Gove calls for end to ‘bonkers’ Sheffield tree felling plan during visit to city

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/michael-gove-calls-for-end-to-bonkers-sheffield-tree-felling-plan-during-visit-to-city-1-8776374

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End of PFI on cards

Labour will end the scandal of rip-off PFI contracts that have drained billions of pounds from our public services. @JohnMcdonnellMP #Lab17 https://t.co/lDyAcXuSdx Check out @jeremycorbyn’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/jeremycorbyn/status/912340674237861889?s=09

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Today’s trees at risk

Check out @SheffTreeSteel’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/SheffTreeSteel/status/912956761811902465?s=09

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Urban trees save megacities millions through cleaner air, cooler buildings: study | The Japan Times

http://japantimes.co.jp.via.snip.ly/bopm3#https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/08/24/world/science-health-world/urban-trees-save-megacities-millions-cleaner-air-cooler-buildings-study/#.Wb8THLIjGUk

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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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Yorkshire Post – Sheffield Council facing financial penalty of millions after delays caused by tree panel consultations

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/sheffield-council-facing-financial-penalty-of-millions-after-delays-caused-by-tree-panel-consultations-1-8768363

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Huffington Post – How Democracy Commits Suicide: The Sheffield Trees, And The Corporate Takeover Of Local Government

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/59ba7b4ee4b06b71800c3707

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Sheffield Star – Public anger despite council pledges ahead of key decision on Sheffield war memorial trees

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/public-anger-despite-council-pledges-ahead-of-key-decision-on-sheffield-war-memorial-trees-1-8752789

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The Felling – An Epic Tale of People Power

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.

Crowdfunder: street trees legal fund

We are currently collecting to support the small number of campaigners who are facing court costs after cases brought by Sheffield City Council.

Heartwood TiCL trail

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.