Cllr Louisson said: “I’m certainly not happy about it. Devastated would be a good word. “Unfortunately as far as East Hampshire District Council are concerned no tree protection orders are in place so the council can’t do anything directly which is why this has been elevated to the Forestry Commission.” Cllr Louisson said it was important that if anyone fears for the future of trees in their locality that they contact their local authority’s tree officers to raise their concerns. He added: “I would like to see replanting. The Forestry Commission have the option of prosecuting or getting the landowner to replant.”