Toby Carvery to pay for orchard planting after causing outrage by felling 500-year-old oak

Toby Carvery agreed to fund orchard restoration on June 10, 2026, to resolve a legal dispute stemming from the unauthorized felling of a 500-year-old oak tree. The incident occurred in April of the previous year at a Toby Carvery location adjacent to Whitewebbs Park in Enfield, North London. This action ignited significant public outcry and led to parliamentary inquiries regarding the restaurant chain's actions. The ancient oak, estimated to be half a millennium old, was partially cut down without prior permission. The agreement to finance the planting of a new orchard aims to mitigate the environmental damage and address the public's outrage over the destruction of the historic tree. The Forestry Commission had previously launched an inquiry into the felling. The company's decision to remove the tree without authorization has drawn considerable negative attention and legal scrutiny.