A conservation charity has hit out at the “senseless” chopping down of trees in Dumbarton.
Around a dozen trees were cut down without permission sometime between May 8 and 11 at Lang Craigs.
Police Scotland are investigating the felling, with Woodland Trust Scotland, which manages the site, urging people with information to get in touch with officers.
George Anderson of Woodland Trust Scotland said: “Around a dozen trees have been cut down. The most significant one is a 70-year-old double-stemmed birch – a grand old tree for the species.
“It is such a shame
“There are also some willow, oak and more birch. Nothing has been taken away so it’s quite a senseless act.
“We would really appreciate it if anyone who saw anything gets in touch with the police.”
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police are appealing for witnesses to the cutting down of trees without the permission of Woodlands Trust at Barwood, Lang Craigs, Garshake Road, Dumbarton between May 8 and 11.
“If anyone can assist police with their enquiries.
“Please contact them on 101, citing incident number 0785 of May 12. Alternatively, please contact Crime Stoppers on 0800 555111.”
