# National Trust in row over chopping down ‘magical’ tree

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/national-trust-in-row-over-chopping-down-magical-tree/
- Published: 2026-11-09T15:51:01+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T16:57:41+00:00
- Original publisher: GB News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.gbnews.com/news/national-trust-row-over-magical-tree
- Topics: Environment, Science, World

## Key points

- The National Trust says the Fairy Tree’s decayed roots make it unsafe.
- Residents oppose felling a landmark filled with personal mementoes.
- The Trust will meet the community to discuss the decision.

## Summary

The National Trust plans to fell the Fairy Tree at St Helens Duver on the Isle of Wight after specialists found its decayed roots made it unsafe. The decision has angered residents because the dead tree is a much-loved local landmark where visitors leave keepsakes and messages, often in memory of relatives.

The Trust says bringing it down in a controlled way will reduce the risk of it falling naturally, while the deadwood can still provide wildlife habitat as it breaks down. People have until 16 November to collect their mementoes; the Trust has agreed to attend a parish council meeting to answer questions and discuss alternatives.

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