Comments for DunbarWoods.org http://dunbarwoods.org Dunbar Community Woodland Group Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:40:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Thinning and Felling by Isobel Knox, Convener of D.C.W.G. by mr badger http://dunbarwoods.org/2010/03/thinining-and-felling-by-isobel-knox-convenor-of-d-c-w-g/comment-page-1/#comment-36 mr badger Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:40:48 +0000 http://dunbarwoods.org/?p=342#comment-36 i live adjacent to the woods on leslie way - i notice that a lot of trees have been cleared in the woodlands, however i have noticed that there are still some trees with red dots on them along the paths behind leslie way. Can you tell us whether these trees are scheduled to be cleared? thankd i live adjacent to the woods on leslie way – i notice that a lot of trees have been cleared in the woodlands, however i have noticed that there are still some trees with red dots on them along the paths behind leslie way. Can you tell us whether these trees are scheduled to be cleared? thankd

]]> Comment on Woodland Clearances – They’ve Started At Last! by edow http://dunbarwoods.org/2010/02/woodland-clearances-theyve-started-at-last/comment-page-1/#comment-35 edow Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:16:39 +0000 http://dunbarwoods.org/?p=314#comment-35 on behalf of those less able thanks to Jamie & his daughter. I was back there today, with the best will in the world the level of debris left by this felling company would make it extremely difficult for a group of volunteers to clear and make safe the existing paths. I feel for those who opted for a company who clearly were not up to the job however its what happens now thats important. Is there no room for negotiation with this company?The concept of clearing up after a job of work does not apply here? on behalf of those less able thanks to Jamie & his daughter. I was back there today, with the best will in the world the level of debris left by this felling company would make it extremely difficult for a group of volunteers to clear and make safe the existing paths. I feel for those who opted for a company who clearly were not up to the job however its what happens now thats important. Is there no room for negotiation with this company?The concept of clearing up after a job of work does not apply here?

]]> Comment on Woodland Clearances – They’ve Started At Last! by Jamie Buchanan http://dunbarwoods.org/2010/02/woodland-clearances-theyve-started-at-last/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Jamie Buchanan Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:27:27 +0000 http://dunbarwoods.org/?p=314#comment-34 I did actually go along to help with my daughter the other Sunday and cleared branches from what is left of the path.We were told that the felling company are not going to do any of the clearing of the smaller logs and branches.I can't help think that this is an impossible task to be done on a voluntary basis. It would take a full time team ,with a truck to dispose of it all ,at least a week just to clear opposite Kellie Place. Where can all those branches go? Also, are they not Scotch Pines that have been chopped down in the main wood section? I did actually go along to help with my daughter the other Sunday and cleared branches from what is left of the path.We were told that the felling company are not going to do any of the clearing of the smaller logs and branches.I can’t help think that this is an impossible task to be done on a voluntary basis. It would take a full time team ,with a truck to dispose of it all ,at least a week just to clear opposite Kellie Place. Where can all those branches go? Also, are they not Scotch Pines that have been chopped down in the main wood section?

]]> Comment on Woodland Clearances – They’ve Started At Last! by edow http://dunbarwoods.org/2010/02/woodland-clearances-theyve-started-at-last/comment-page-1/#comment-33 edow Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:56:05 +0000 http://dunbarwoods.org/?p=314#comment-33 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. 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 http://dunbarwoods.org/2010/03/laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-32 david anderson Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:24:00 +0000 http://dunbarwoods.org/2010/03/old-laundry-2/#comment-32 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. 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 http://dunbarwoods.org/2010/03/thinining-and-felling-by-isobel-knox-convenor-of-d-c-w-g/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Jarvis Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:47:24 +0000 http://dunbarwoods.org/?p=342#comment-30 Is there an overall plan for the branch-piling or can this just be done using our own judgment when we get a chance? 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 http://dunbarwoods.org/2010/02/woodland-clearances-theyve-started-at-last/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Jarvis Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:43:25 +0000 http://dunbarwoods.org/?p=314#comment-29 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? 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 http://dunbarwoods.org/2010/02/woodland-clearances-theyve-started-at-last/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Grumpy Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:26:04 +0000 http://dunbarwoods.org/?p=314#comment-28 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. 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 http://dunbarwoods.org/2010/03/laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Victoria Todd Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:45:43 +0000 http://dunbarwoods.org/2010/03/old-laundry-2/#comment-27 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. 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 http://dunbarwoods.org/2010/02/woodland-clearances-theyve-started-at-last/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Isobel Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:09:56 +0000 http://dunbarwoods.org/?p=314#comment-23 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. 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.

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