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Aviva HQ Protested Over Secret Tree Felling Reports
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Campaigners demand transparency from Aviva regarding tree felling justification.
- An historic 170-year-old oak faces felling due to alleged subsidence damage.
- Protesters staged a demonstration at Aviva's London headquarters.
Activists have intensified their campaign against the felling of a 170-year-old oak tree in Wivenhoe, Essex, by protesting at Aviva's UK headquarters. The tree, dating back to the Victorian era, is slated for removal due to homeowners' complaints of subsidence damage attributed to its roots.
Residents, who previously chained themselves to the tree, are now calling for Aviva to publicly disclose the confidential reports justifying the felling. They argue that the insurance firm and the local council have kept the community in the dark regarding the extent of the alleged damage and the evidence supporting the decision.
The 'Stop The Chop' campaign highlights the tree's environmental and community value, including its role in cooling a nearby playground. Despite Aviva stating it's a complex matter and they are working towards a solution, campaigners remain insistent on transparency and direct dialogue.
