Trees???

[Houseboy]

So nobody knows then? Incidentally I don't know what kind of trees they are (they were in plastic covers last I saw) but they are indeed regimented in a way that trees never grow naturally. Also it is worth pointing out that if we need trees that badly then why has someone completely destroyed a small forest around Grane reservoir in Haslingden, making it look like it has been hit by a large meteor? A place of great beauty has been obliterated.
It seems we are destroying what we have and replacing it with that which we don't need.
Or maybe I'm just moaning!

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by wadey

Ring the Special Branch

Classic wadey

[Less]

Originally Posted by Houseboy

Or maybe I'm just moaning!

No maybe about it, you should fit right in.

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...you-34379.html

[Houseboy]

Originally Posted by Less

No maybe about it, you should fit right in.

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...you-34379.html

Seems like it. I think I've got to that age when one's opinions always come out like moaning. Some people call it wisdom, others call it grumpy old git syndrome. You should hear me when I've had a drink. Not that I drink that much: the only days I drink are on days with a "day" in it.
Still, back to the trees.............!

[Less]

Originally Posted by Houseboy

Seems like it. I think I've got to that age when one's opinions always come out like moaning. Some people call it wisdom, others call it grumpy old git syndrome. You should hear me when I've had a drink. Not that I drink that much: the only days I drink are on days with a "day" in it.
Still, back to the trees.............!

Nice bit of wittering, hope you follow the links, then give us your personal view on a few other threads. (Wouldn't want you sticking to just one thread, that could seem obsessive).

[DaveinGermany]

Originally Posted by Houseboy

It seems we are destroying what we have and replacing it with that which we don't need.

Think you'll find it's all part of a renewable resources policy, trees that have been planted then matured are cut down to be used & new trees are planted so the resource will be available in the future, common sense really.

[Houseboy]

That's not the reason quoted on posters on Grane. Somethiing to do with the fact that the trees were not "indigenous" and therefore not good for wildlife, although there was plenty of wildlife there before the habitat was decimated. I suspect that United Utilities just wanted to make some extra cash by selling timber.
All that apart, it doesn't explain why we are planting trees on open meadow. Incidentally I have yet to speak to one person locally who actually agrees with what's been done.

[Neil]

Are you sure it is United Utilities land?

Please could you post a google map link showing where you mean because I am not sure exactly where you are talking about?

[Houseboy]

Grane Res is United Utilities land. The land I am talking about isn't. Don't know who owns it for sure. I do know that it used to be mown for hay so at some point a farmer must have owned it in some way, even if only renting it. The meadow is just off the railway line path at Baxenden, in between the woods behind Hollins school and St. Georges football pitches.

[Less]

Originally Posted by Houseboy

Grane Res is United Utilities land. The land I am talking about isn't. Don't know who owns it for sure. I do know that it used to be mown for hay so at some point a farmer must have owned it in some way, even if only renting it. The meadow is just off the railway line path at Baxenden, in between the woods behind Hollins school and St. Georges football pitches.

I do think your trying to flap without wings, in your first post you said:-

Originally Posted by Houseboy

I recently took the dog for a walk along the old railway lines in Baxenden, for the first time in a long time
Answers please.

So you don't go there often but now it seems to be a priority, you asked for answers, you're getting them, do you know enough about the land to say what is the best purpose it should be used for? Or are you just in rant mode because you hate change, even if the change is to something you hardly ever see?

[MargaretR]

If you don't like trees, the feeling is probably mutual.

Plant perception (paranormal) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Houseboy]

I used to go there every morning but had to stop because work commitments meant I didn't have time. The fact of the matter is I would still do that every day but I have now been put off by environmental vandalism so please stop talking out of complete ignorance of the facts, Less.
As far as answers go I think you will find, if you look at my original question, I haven't had a single one.
Margaret, your statement is a nonsense because, again, if you look at my original post and actually read it you would find that I said I like trees as much as anyone, probably more.

[Less]

And so it begins you aren't getting the response you want so every one is either being ignorant or talking nonsense.
Could it not just be that you are fussing just a tad overmuch?

[Houseboy]

I assume then, Less, that your attitude to the environment is, "If I don't go there it doesn't matter".
Nothing is "beginning". I simply asked a question. It's not a major deal to me whether I get an answer or not, my response previously was to your statement, "You wanted answers, now your getting them". To which I was simply replying, "No I'm not". As I pointed out, looking through the thread, no one has answered my question at all. It's not a problem to me and if no-one can answer the question it doesn't matter.
As far as the "nonsense" term is concerned perhaps I was being a bit unfair to Margaret. I should maybe just have pointed out that she had mis-read my original post.

[Less]

Originally Posted by Houseboy

I assume then, Less, that your attitude to the environment is, "If I don't go there it doesn't matter".

Please don't 'assume', if you know for a fact that the above is true then post it otherwise keep your inaccurate conclusions to yourself.

Just to put you out of your misery, I love tree's in fact I am probably directly responsible for the trees you have such a Bee in your buttocks about.

I love trees so much I bulk buy Velvet toilet rolls just because they plant three trees for every tree I use. (I could send you a pack if you want, you could wipe the BS off your keyboard).