The devastation of a copse of mature oak trees at a West Wight caravan park is being investigated by the Forestry Commisson. Residents of the Cranmore area estimate more than 70 oaks and other trees — home to red squirrels, dormice, bats and birds — were chopped down by contractors over the weekend. Silver Glades Caravan Park park is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A spokesperson for the Forestry Commission said: “We take the protection of trees and woodlands extremely seriously, and won’t hesitate to investigate any allegations of illegal tree felling. “If there’s no felling licence or other valid permission in place, or if the wrong trees are felled, we will take action.”