RESIDENTS have reacted with fury that a magnificent magnolia tree on the corner of Coronation Park has been cut down.

And Dartmouth Green Partnerships is concerned about the unauthorised destruction of a number of species in the town lately.

Now Dartmouth Town Council’s tree warden is urgently requesting a list of all trees that are subject to preservation orders from South Hams Council.

Meanwhile, inquiries are being made to find out who is behind the latest felling within a Conservation Area.

It is believed the work was done by residents of neighbouring Coombe Road and other recent unapproved major tree work has also been carried out at Longbarns, College Way.

Again, residents wanting to improve their view of the river are believed to behind the work that was carried out by a contractor on land thought to be owned by Devon County Council. Dartmouth tree warden Penny Woollams said: ‘We intend to take action as soon as those responsible can be identified.’

For more on this story, see Friday’s Chronicle