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Devon Oaks Gain Ancient Protection
17 Aug
Summary
- Six historic trees in Devon have received new preservation orders.
- The Honour Oak in Tavistock is over 300 years old.
- Orders aim to protect trees for wildlife and future generations.
Six significant trees across Devon have been granted new preservation orders by West Devon Borough Council. This initiative aims to protect these natural assets for future generations, ensuring they continue to provide essential ecological benefits.
The Honour Oak, located on Whitchurch Road in Tavistock, is a notable inclusion. This ancient oak tree is over 300 years old and holds historical importance for the town. It previously served as a boundary marker for French prisoners of war during the Napoleonic Wars and was linked to cholera outbreak relief efforts in 1832.
Other sites receiving protection include Green Hill, land near Butcher Park Hill, land west, south, and north of Broadleigh Park, land at Callington Road, all in Tavistock, and the Veteran Common Lime tree on Crowndale Road. These measures underscore the council's commitment to maintaining biodiversity, air quality, and the cherished green spaces that characterize the borough.
