While it is known that
planning permission has been granted for the building of houses on
what is at the moment a lovely old orchard and kitchen garden,it is
not known when the work will begin.
I am still at war with
my Local authority over the underhanded way in which permission was
obtained there is now little that can be done to prevent the work
from going ahead. In spite of this have vowed to uncover any
irregularities and see to it that the culprits are dealt with by the
law,although personally I think that a length of clothesline is all
they deserve!!
One thing,however might
prevent work from beginning during the early part of the year, birds
are already pairing and choosing nest sites,once they begin to build
and work must cease until the nesting season is over. Since there
are twelve different species nesting in the orchard each year this
should gain a stay of execution, and since there are many pairs which
breed twice each season, we should be able to tie up the contractor
for ages.
With banners and
posters, protesters and the press we shall,I hope , gain a stay of
execution for other breeding creatures,fox, hedgehog, and several
species of vole all use the safety of our enclosed garden to raise
their young without hindrance.
We shall do our best at
least,I refuse to believe that might is always right yet it will take
a miracle now to save the dear old fruit trees and the precious
wildlife they have sheltered for so long. So
keep your fingers
crossed ,please.
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