Another tree has been vandalised in a community garden on Shilton Park in Carterton.
According to Carterton Town Council, this is the third tree in just over a year to be cut down.
Pupils at a local school were involved with planting the young red maple tree, which was just becoming established.
The council has said the project "took some time to plan and seek approval" and that the vandalism is "disappointing".
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In a Facebook post on Thursday, June 6, Carterton Town Council said: "The Town Council are saddened to report that a young red maple tree situated at the Family Community Garden on Shilton Park has been vandalised.
"This is the third tree in just over a year that that has been cut down just as they are becoming established.
"The council project to take a piece of waste land and turn it into a lovely space for the residents of Shilton Park to sit and enjoy nature which took some time to plan and seek approval.
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"The pupils at St John’s Primary School were also involved from its conception, helping to choose the wildflowers planted for the nature garden, what trees to plant and its name.
"It is disappointing that whoever is responsible could think it’s acceptable behaviour.
"If you have any information regarding this crime, please report it to Thames Valley Police."
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