Activist lives in Apple tree with 150 years to prevent the cut

Rowan Burrough, a true eco warrior, made the top of an Apple tree in his house, as a way to prevent the cut. The man spent most of the week on top of the tree with 150 years of age, in Gloucestershire, England.

Rowan has received the support of local residents, that bring you soup, sandwiches and water throughout the day. But it was close that their protest didn't end the day before yesterday, when the 44-year-old man came down from the tree, to 3:0 in the morning, to sleep in a bed. To 5:0 workers already were in place and began to prune the tree to six feet tall. Rowan hastened to the scene and rose again to the Apple tree, this time accompanied by a second protester, Matthew Sell, 39 years.

Its main objective is to protect the centuries-old tree and a thriving colony of Badgers that exist under it. Investors want to build luxury homes on site 14 and activist argues that Orchard tree, such as the Badger colony which houses, must be protected and incorporated as part of the gardens of the houses.

"Just because something has received planning permission, doesn't mean it's right," said the man. "If more people did what I'm doing with more frequency, the municipalities would be a little tired and would change the rules to release its decisions."

The permission for the construction of 12 houses with three bedrooms and two houses with four bedrooms was granted to the investor Gerry Walsh, after having bought the land, despite having received more than 100 letters of objection to the plans.

Residents have been supporting the cause of Rowan, joining him at the scene. "I'm not against the construction of houses, we need homes, but there must be space for wildlife also â€" human habitation and the precious wildlife must find a way to live together," said Judith Pfeifer, 35 years, landscape design.

The plan sees the removal of badgers, through the installation of gates with only a sense that allow them to leave the site without being able to return. It is expected once the animals leave their home and find a new nearby.

"I hope we can have a reasonable discussion with the men who are on top of the tree and to persuade them that we are doing the best they could hope for this place," said the owner of the land, Walsh.

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