6K views · 40 reactions | The proposed loss of eleven trees, including an ancient 200-year-old beech, has put Ripon Cathedral's expansion plans on hold following a backlash from the local community. After the Sycamore Gap tree was hacked down last September and other controversial tree felling has made headlines across the country, Alex Thompson went to Ripon to find out why so many public trees are being cut down. #nature #ripon #uknews #channel4news | Channel 4 News | Facebook