Back to the Beginning: Beeches, Boreholes and Badgers
January 28, 2018
Category: Beeches, Boreholes and Badgers
The Rusland Beeches Saved!
October 22, 2017
18th August 1997 The outcome of Eira Hughes’ (from the Department of the Environment) visit is that “only 3 of the beeches is to be felled…those that are in doubt can be analysed with available technology” 50 of the original Rusland Beeches are still standing ************************************************************************************* 20 years on what has changed? We know more … More The Rusland Beeches Saved!
Treacherous Tides and A Hopeful Visit
September 15, 2017
1st August 1997 Paul and I have completed work for the Lakeside Aquatarium (later renamed Aquarium of the Lakes) – it looks fantastic – just the minor problem that the chap we were contracted with turns out to be a compulsive gambler and has absconded with all the money. 18th August 1997 Rejuvenated from camping … More Treacherous Tides and A Hopeful Visit
Long Letter to Department of Environment
August 24, 2017
Long Letter to the Department of the Environment 28th July 1997 the National Park’s Management Plan proposes much more drastic action than was agreed …..even more worrying is the negative attitude to the trees “The Veteran Tree Initiative was set up to change peoples attitudes towards old trees. The last people whose attitude should need … More Long Letter to Department of Environment
The National Park Authority are Furious!
July 29, 2017
25th July 1997 Remember the man from the government said that the Rusland Beeches need not be felled…. well… The National Park are Furious! Field Notes from the Full Board Meeting, Kendal. Guy Well (Project Manager): “since the Department of Environment report we have noticed additional faults. Objectors have anxieties about our Management Plan not … More The National Park Authority are Furious!
The Man from the Government says NO to Felling!
June 12, 2017
page 43 12th June 1997 Man from the Dept of Environment says NO! Hurray!!! Simon Pryce concluded “The beeches are a significant feature of the valley and make a considerable contribution to its character and amenity. There is NO JUSTIFICATION for felling them all on safety grounds and individuals could be retained for several decades.” … More The Man from the Government says NO to Felling!
Still Waiting for Govnt decision, all the Conservation Groups Still Agree with Felling the Rusland Beeches
May 28, 2017
pg 42 January 1997 February March….still waiting… April 1997 ….still waiting for Department of the Environment’s report on the Rusland Beeches. John Harding, prospective Labour candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale has thrown his hat in the ring: “There can be no excuse for the delay of this decision other than the Government’s fear of public … More Still Waiting for Govnt decision, all the Conservation Groups Still Agree with Felling the Rusland Beeches
Department of the Environment visit the Rusland Beeches…page 41
May 14, 2017
December 1996 Simon Pryce the arboriculturalist from the Department of the Environment has visited the tees. It is just a case of waiting for his report now.
ELF Comes to the Rescue!
May 3, 2017
pages 39 – 40 of Beeches Boreholes and Badgers 25th November 1996 The Environmental Law Foundation (ELF) have kindly agreed to provide free help in the form of a solicitors letter to the National Park. The lettter from Butterworth’s Solicitors is excellent apart from getting a key word wrong – ‘amenity’ so all the … More ELF Comes to the Rescue!
National Tree Week: page 38 of Beeches, Boreholes and Badgers
February 23, 2017
National Tree Week 17th – 24th November 1996 The Rusland Beeches are featured on Countryfile. Its not the success we hoped as the programme makers gave us the wrong date. I made cards to send out to all the National Park members asking them to watch. The beeches were’nt featured but what was featured was … More National Tree Week: page 38 of Beeches, Boreholes and Badgers
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