Why did someone cut down the sycamore tree?


Why did someone cut down the sycamore tree? Furious Northumbrians are convinced that the iconic Sycamore Gap tree was chopped down by someone holding a grudge against the National Trust, it has been reported.


Why was it so important to Billy to cut down the large sycamore tree that his dogs had chased the raccoon to?

He is determined to cut it down, because he told his dogs that if they could tree a coon he would take care of the rest. His dogs are counting on him. His parents bring him food. His grandfather shows him how to make a scarecrow, to keep the coon in the tree so he can go home and eat dinner.