There is a church on the South Island of New Zealand. with a magnificent, centuries old Yew tree. Oh, but hang on a second, no there isn't, because the Yew tree has now been chopped down at the behest of the good Reverend. Was the tree rotting? No. Was it undermining the foundations of the church? No. It was chopped down because in a moment of divine inspiration, Rev Snuggs realised that the tree could be a potential hazard to children. They might eat its poisonous ...