Petition · past parliament
Prevent the felling of ancient English oak trees for export
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Stately home owners have been offering ancient English oak trees from their estates for use in the rebuilding of Notre Dame Cathedral. This must not be allowed, either for this, or any future works of this nature.
https://whoownsengland.org/2017/05/08/the-dukes-their-tax-breaks-an-8million-annual-subsidy/
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the decision to protect a tree is one for the local council and not the UK Government or Parliament.
You can find out more here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tree-preservation-orders-and-trees-in-conservation-areas
You can find out more here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tree-preservation-orders-and-trees-in-conservation-areas
Timeline
| 20 Apr 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 May 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.