Much-loved 'Treenis' woodland chopped down despite local outcry

Much-loved 'Treenis' woodland chopped down despite local outcry Castle Crawford has greeted visitors coming into Scotland from the M74 and was planted more than two centuries ago and has featured on maps from as early as 1849 A beloved phallic-shaped woodland known as "Penis Woods" is being cut down, despite backlash from the local communities. Castle Crawford Wood rises up a hillside south of Biggar and caught the eyes of travellers for about 20 years. The trees on Twegill Hill just off the M74 have been "welcoming people to Scotland" for two centuries. But plans to fell the woodland, known as the "Treenis" due to its distinctive outline, sparked a petition to save it. Locals said the trees should be a "protected landmark". The petition starter wrote: "The Penis Woodland is a cultural landmark visible from the M74 in Scotland. This iconic cultivation is going to be felled. Roses will bloom all summer as Alan Titchmarsh hands out vital advice TikTok’s ‘free day out’ trend is booming — but some could land you in trouble "It's not just any woodland, it's a penis shaped woodland, visible from the motorway." A spokesman for Scottish Forestry said: "Castle Crawford Wood, which was originally planted in the late 1800s, has reached the end of its natural lifecycle and is experiencing significant windblow, leaving many remaining trees unstable and at risk of further failure. "Following assessment and public consultation, Scottish Forestry has approved the felling of the woodland, which is in progress. This forms part of the wood’s long-established management, with the site having been felled and replanted several times throughout its history. "The area is required to be restocked with an appropriate mix of trees species, helping to ensure a sustainable woodland long-term."