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‘Penis Wood’ Chopped Down Despite Locals Standing up to Stop It
Scottish Forestry said the wood was unstable from windblow and near the end of its lifecycle, despite a petition backed by over 2,700 signatures.
- Work is underway to fell Castle Crawford Wood, a phallic-shaped landmark south of Biggar visible from the M74 that has been "welcoming people to Scotland" for about 200 years, despite local opposition.
- Scottish Forestry approved the removal after determining the woodland reached "the end of its natural lifecycle" and suffered "significant windblow," leaving many trees unstable and at risk of failure.
- Locals launched a petition backed by over 2,700 signatures to save the site, which is affectionately called the "Treenis," arguing the trees should be a "protected landmark" of cultural significance.
- The shepherd in charge of the farm stated, "We feel for the safe keeping of the wood itself it has to be done sooner rather than later," aiming to restore its former glory after replanting.
- Pictures taken this week show work is nearly complete, with only the tip of the woods remaining; Scottish Forestry requires the area to be restocked with an appropriate mix of tree species.
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‘Penis Wood’ chopped down despite locals standing up to stop it
Plans to fell the woodland known as the "Treenis" due to its distinctive outline sparked a huge petition to save it.
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