Ancient trees on Cannock Chase damaged by illegal bike trails
Ancient oak trees dating back to Tudor times are being vandalised by illegal trails for bikes and motorised vehicles.
Illegal trails are being built through Brocton Coppice on Cannock Chase for use by mountain bikes, off-road motorbikes and quad bikes, damaging the roots of the vulnerable oaks in the process.
Victoria Wilson, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for communities and culture, said the incident was staggering, with ancients trees being left under threat due to the damage caused.
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She said: "Many of these oaks are more than two or three centuries old, while some have been here for more than 600 years and once they’re gone, they’re lost forever.
