Banksy’s Controversial Tree Art Sparks Conversation about Urban Tree Management in Islington
London, UK – The recent Banksy artwork in North London has sparked a debate over the pruning of a tree, with the firm responsible for its maintenance expressing pride in the mural’s impact on the area. The mural features green paint designed to resemble foliage on a wall behind a pollarded tree. Lawrence-Thor Stephen, the company’s boss, sees the artwork as a catalyst for discussions on urban tree management in the capital. Alongside the tree …