Plants worth hundreds thrown into York park's lake

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

Plants worth hundreds of pounds have been ripped up and thrown into a lake at Rowntree Park in York, near Bishopthorpe Road. The vandalism marks the latest in a series of incidents affecting the park, which has experienced a rise in litter and graffiti in recent months.

The damage comes weeks after vandals snapped and pulled apart three rowan trees that had been planted the previous year. Those trees, planted in the park's Friends Railed Garden, were each worth between £80 and £100. A Friends of Rowntree Park spokesperson said it was upsetting to discover the damage on Sunday, 13 September.

Cllr Jenny Kent, York Council's Labour environment spokesperson, described the vandalism as soul-destroying for volunteers. She said most of the plants had been fished out and replanted despite the setback. Cllr Jane Burton, of Micklegate ward, said York relied on the efforts of volunteers such as the Friends of Rowntree Park and the council would support them in whatever way possible.

How it is being reported

• 'Soul-destroying'- plants worth hundreds of pounds thrown in York park's lakePlants worth hundreds of pounds have been ripped up and thrown in a York park's lake weeks after vandals targeted the area.The Press (York) · 15 Oct, 17:28
• 'Soul-destroying'- plants worth hundreds of pounds thrown in York park's lakePlants worth hundreds of pounds have been ripped up and thrown in a York park's lake weeks after vandals targeted the area.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 15 Oct, 17:28

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