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Comment on Woodland Clearances – They’ve Started At Last! by edow

edow — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:56:05 +0000

Iagree with grumpy comparing the quality of the felling to that in other woodland areas around gt britain this is a mess! I visited the woods 0n11th mar I was devastated it resembles the aftermath of a war zone! Yes this may sound a little extreme but nevertheless its how it felt as I tried to negotiate my way around the woods. Ishould add that I am disabled and so the blocking of pathways with large branches, exposed roots etc made my journey impossable. I have a respect for nature and what we should be doing to ensure that its safe for future generations. My complaint at this point is the quality of the work and how the woods have been left, it is really very sad. Yet another loss to the people of Dunbar who dont have a car to access woodland walks.

Comment on Old Laundry by david anderson

david anderson — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:24:00 +0000

Agree about the bats. When I was at Wilson Place I wondered if that was where the ones flying locally along the wood edge were roosting. Suspect, however, that the ruin is too far gone to reinstate. If it is viable, then go for it.

Comment on Thinning and Felling by Isobel Knox, Convener of D.C.W.G. by Jarvis

Jarvis — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:47:24 +0000

Is there an overall plan for the branch-piling or can this just be done using our own judgment when we get a chance?

Comment on Woodland Clearances – They’ve Started At Last! by Jarvis

Jarvis — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:43:25 +0000

I agree that the clearances have changed the woodlands dramatically. It does make me a bit sad to see all those trees go but I have to have faith in the experts that this is for the best. For all the angry people complaining that ‘their’ woodland has be ruined – where were you when ‘your’ woodland needed cleaning up? when meetings were held about the future of the woodland? when work needed to be done to keep it safe?

I applaud the woodland group that work so hard to make the woodlands better for us. Where would we be without volunteers like this?

Comment on Woodland Clearances – They’ve Started At Last! by Grumpy

Grumpy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:26:04 +0000

40% left might be a closer statement. What a mess these woods are now. Yes it will be better in the long run but for the next few years they will not be as nice to walk in as they used to be. I also have to point out that the man in charge of the workmen is very rude and comes across that its just one big joke to him. My opinion of the woodland group now is that you are just a bunch of do gooders not willing to listen to the masses of people who think this idea is silly. I have not talked to anyone yet that thinks this is a good idea apart from woodland group members. And what do we get told when we voice our objection……Nothing you can do about it…..! Pathetic ! many thanks for ruining our woods.

Comment on Old Laundry by Victoria Todd

Victoria Todd — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:45:43 +0000

Aside from the historical aspects of the laundry, these buildings are sometimes very important roosting sites for bats, usually over the summer as temporary roosts. The ivy also provides excellent nesting sites for birds. Buildings are often demolished in the winter, following bat surveys (that reveals that bats are absent, so it’s safe), but the owners of buildings are often unaware of the summer importance of the sites.

Comment on Woodland Clearances – They’ve Started At Last! by Isobel

Isobel — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:09:56 +0000

STOP WORRYING ABOUT THE WOODS
Despite holding 2 public meetings and distributing 3 newsletters giving PLENTY warning that 40% of trees would go, only now are some people beginning to notice.
Please be assured that all experts involved in the project – that’s Simon Bell, committee member who drewup the management plan in 2000, Mark Page, DCWG’s appointed forestry consultant and Tom Hobbs our forestry commission officer are all EXTREMELY HAPPY with progress, The birds are not ready to nest yet, they’ll be fine. The showdrops will grow back, and the tree crowns will grow thicker and the trees stronger.

Comment on Old Laundry by RR

RR — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:45:25 +0000

It would be a shame to lose something which has some historical value and I’ve often wondered what it was used for. Unfortunately the old laundry became a ‘drinking den’ for up to approx 10/15 youths during the summer. It was the main gathering place every night and during the day at weekends. As a result the area became littered with broken glass, empty cans, plastic bags etc. which was hazardous to animals (wild and domestic). I also know that residents of houses close to the ruin were disturbed by noise till the early hours and I am positive that some stopped using the woods altogether. On the fence about this I’m afraid

Comment on Old Laundry by John JL Daeschler

John JL Daeschler — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:21:21 +0000

Just a dangerous building with no interest whatsoever, Has been crumbling for a long time and a safety barrier was erected by the council ? with warning sign posted.
The recovered lovely stone could be used to fix the crumbling walls around the old estate, towards hallhill steading to the new school path.
The walkway have to be re instated after the damge left by the wood logger, which makes the wood path unuseable.

Comment on Old Laundry by Murray Cook

Murray Cook — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:22:36 +0000

I think the laundry along with the other remains in the woodland represent an excellent opportunity for a community heritage project. This need not result in the preservation of the remains, but if they could preserved they would represent an ideal location for an interpretation board.

I’d be happy to discuss the matter further
murray