I know it's supposed to be good for the trees, but this brutal amputation of these beautiful trees that were looking absolutely wonderful - and so uplifting to the spirits - has depressed me immeasurably. Did it REALLY have to be done now, when we are in the middle of an apocalypse and just trying to hold on to our stiff upper lips and keep smiling? And what about the nesting birds? They don't stand a chance. This is the first time in the last few weeks that I've nearly cried, and I probably will before I go to bed tonight. SOOOOOOOOO thoughtless and un-empathetic from the council.