Summary A businessman arranged for a protected tree to be felled in his neighbour's garden.
The businessman hit the plan so he and his wife could enjoy a stunning view from their hot tub, a court heard, the Telegraph reported.
Neil Davey, 51, allegedly paid or otherwise instructed friend and tree surgeon Thomas McGuire to sneak into the garden at night and chop down the maritime pine.
The 40ft pine had stood for 55 years, was covered by a tree preservation order and stood on a hillside overlooking picturesque Poole Harbour, Dorset.
The householder said he was woken by the sound of the loud revving of a chainsaw followed by a crash that shook his house as the tree was felled.
The local council carried out an investigation and discovered the tree would have blocked the sea views from Davey s hot tub and sun terrace, the court heard. daily times monitor.
