We are horrified by the unnecessary destruction of the oldest and most magnificent Ash trees in Peterchurch, to the rear of the Church on the footpath to Hinton.. We demand that in future cases Peterchurch Parish Council conducts widespread public consultation, proper bat and wildlife surveys, and places tree preservation as a priority. We request that three large root-balled saplings are planted in the place of the two destroyed ash trees at the earliest opportunity.