Are Yew tree cuttings of use?

Hello,
I run a small landscaping company & have been asked to cut down some mature Yew trees. I remember reading a while ago that the leaves are used in the manufacture of drugs.. for cancer I think? Any one know of a company who collects them?

Thanks
James Cherry

 

Here is a link to a site which lists a couple of companies James, but not in your area. They may very well know of a company in your area though. Hope this is helpful!
PS: Never knew this hence the search and coming across the site.

http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/about-cancer/cancer-questions/yew-clippings-to-make-chemotherapy

 

I would think that the wood may be worth something as there are not that many that are felled because of where thay are, Churchyards, and their age - they can live hundreds of years and have protection orders, and that they are poisonous so are not widely planted and rarely seen on farmland.


Good luck in your search