Save Wivenhoe's historic King George oak
Help protect a cornerstone of Wivenhoe's natural heritage.
Fund the fight for our oak. Your donation could save our historic tree.
The Threat We Face
Urgent: help save our 120 year old oak from destruction
The beloved oak tree in Wivenhoe's High Street car park is scheduled for felling. Despite serving our community for over a century, insurance companies are pushing for its removal due to subsidence claims.
However, our community-led investigation suggests there isn't enough evidence to justify such drastic action. We believe alternative solutions exist and must be fully explored before any irreversible decisions are made.
Time is critical. We need your support to protect this irreplaceable part of our heritage.
Our campaign calls for:
Immediate halt to planned felling
We need Wivenhoe Town Council to cancel or postpone the scheduled tree removal to give us time to explore other options.
Proper community consultation
The council must engage in meaningful dialogue with residents to understand the tree's significance to our community and consider our collective voice.
Independent expert assessment
We're calling for a comprehensive evaluation by qualified experts who can provide unbiased evidence about the tree's impact.
Exploration of alternative solutions
If subsidence risks are proven, we want all options explored, including root barriers and management systems, before considering the extreme measure of felling.
Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
This legal protection would safeguard our oak for future generations by requiring proper process and permissions for any future work on the tree.
Your support
Every signature, share, and voice raised in support of this campaign strengthens our position when negotiating with the council - the more people who stand with us, the stronger our case becomes.
TAKE ACTION NOW
Your voice matters. Join your neighbours in protecting our oak.
Why this tree matters
More than just a tree
The King George Oak is far more than an aesthetic feature of our town. It's a crucial part of our local ecosystem:
Natural habitat
This single oak tree protects our community by supporting thousands of species, preventing floods, and cleaning the air we breathe.
Community landmark
For over 120 years, this oak has been a Wivenhoe meeting place, witnessing generations of community life.
Climate protection
Decades of growth have made our oak an irreplaceable climate protector, storing carbon and cooling our community while supporting vital biodiversity.
Making Headlines
Our campaign to save Wivenhoe's historic oak is catching media attention across Essex and beyond.
Our oak in pictures
Local residents sharing their treasured moments.
