The huge damage done to the circle of trees is clearly seen in the contrast between the first two photographs below. The upper one taken in 1964 shows more than 50 healthy trees. The lower one taken in 2004 shows about 25 trees, half of which are dead or dying. These trees have all been destroyed by vandalism, some burned, some felled by axe and some damaged by stolen cars being crashed into them and then set alight. Its a tragedy, It's been said that one picture is winter and one summer, that is true, I say count the trunks for yourself.

photos by J Howell and G Smith