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Synonyms and antonyms of the word: felling

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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the felling of one of the UK's most celebrated trees.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-66952980?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

An iconic tree, whose felling in a deliberate act of vandalism prompted outrage among nature lovers, celebrities and politicians is being stored in a secret location to protect it from souvenir hunters.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/sycamore-gap-tree-secret-location-b2433956.html

As the September 1 deadline approaches a new petition has been launched to urge North Northants Council to prevent the felling of the trees.

Source: https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/wellingborough-walks-tree-campaign-could-need-ps50000-more-in-fight-to-save-historic-avenue-4269557

As well as felling and extracting, Logie Timber also carries out milling, finishing and production of products such as cladding, decking posts and beams.

Source: https://www.forres-gazette.co.uk/news/new-jobs-forecast-at-moray-timber-firm-317824/

But this last stretch of western Rajaji park was much degraded with rampant illegal felling of the Khair trees and wildlife poaching.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/a-tryst-with-wild-places/article66420823.ece

Campaigners then hastily obtained an injunction to stop further felling.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/mar/25/official-behind-plymouth-tree-felling-really-good-for-city-giles-perritt

I'm shocked and disappointed to hear the news today of the felling of the iconic tree at Sycamore Gap in Northumberland.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/sycamore-gap-tree-northumberland-live-27801497

It would also mean the felling of two protected ancient oak trees to make way for the entrance to the new housing development.

Source: https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/23569778.st-austell-housing-estate-neighbours-terrified-prospect/?ref=rss

I WAS extremely concerned to read of the possible felling of protected pear trees in Much Dewchurch owing to wasp problems (Pear trees set for the chop?

Source: https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/23990013.pear-trees-herefordshire-village-cut/?ref=rss

Minister Kallas said that ongoing felling work in the area needs to stop, at least in part, as the plans continue to be formulated for the training area expansion.

Source: https://news.err.ee/1608866813/state-halts-tree-felling-in-planned-nursipalu-training-area-expansion-zone

Part of the issue is also that the MAK does not factor in felling needed for some of these projects, he said.

Source: https://news.err.ee/1608884726/isamaa-mp-opposes-forestry-plan-s-adoption-by-current-riigikogu

Police are now dedicated to finding and apprehending whoever is responsible for the tree's felling.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/police-sycamore-gap-tree-northumberland-27803213

Regionally, the highest level of support for a reduction in felling was in Tallinn (74 percent) and northeastern Estonia (72 percent).

Source: https://news.err.ee/1608844396/survey-two-thirds-of-estonians-want-to-reduce-felling-in-state-forests

The felling of the trees by the council in a seafront public garden in Torquay, Devon, has left a "stark scene" that has provoked public outcry according to residents and visitors.

Source: https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/gallery/torquay-palm-tree-felling-enrages-8969801

The redevelopment work would involve ‘extension of the vehicle marshalling area, relocation of waiting shelter, landscaping, tree planting and felling of one tree’.

Source: https://www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/2023/05/05/slipway-plan-has-rare-tree-for-the-chop/

This legally-protected status would protect the tree from any deliberate damage or destruction, including felling, lopping, topping and uprooting.

Source: https://www.suffolknews.co.uk/sudbury/news/residents-angry-and-upset-after-long-standing-tree-felled-9326590/

Tree climber Shawn Tessier, high up in a large bucket truck, prepared the red oak by removing its limbs, and Tim Waldsmith, forestry crew leader signaled the “OK” for the actual felling of the “higher than a house” tree.

Source: https://www.communityadvocate.com/2023/03/24/rimkus-dpw-removes-trees-murf-celebrates-st-patricks-day/