HS2 protestors 'self-isolate' in trees to stop woodland being chopped down

HS2 protestors have taken to the treetops in Crackley Wood to stop contractors chopping down the ancient woodland.

They were evicted from the construction sitein Warwickshire under Government coronavirus guidelines last week but some of them say they are now 'self-isolating' in the trees.

The site is owned by HS2 and contractors are due to begin work to fell trees and move the ancient woodland soil to other sites this week.

However, protestors say the new sites are unsuitable because they contain car parks and have been impacted by heavy machinery.

Protesters have also raised concerns about whether officials have been following health guidelines by keeping more than 2m apart but HS2 says most of its sites have paused or are pausing construction works. The sites that are still working are doing so in compliance with government guidelines.

Campaigners at the Crackley Wood site claimed earlier today that officials were stopping food and water being passed to protestors in the trees but HS2 denies this and says supplies are being passed on.