John Flowers at the site that he claims was wrongly cut down. (Tom Maddick via SWNS)
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Birds eye view of the site that was wrongly cut down. (Tom Maddick via SWNS)
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John Flowers at the site that he claims was wrongly cut down. (Tom Maddick via SWNS)
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Red circle shows the site that was wrongly cut down. (Tom Maddick via SWNS)
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