Thursday, 14 February 2008
Next Greenbelt walk round
The next Greenbelt walkround is in early April. Once a firm date is confirmed we will publish it
Greenbelt Estate Walkround - 14/02/08
latest walk round with Greenbelt this afternoon. They have advised that all the additional work committed to at the end of last year will be completed by the end of March. It appears as if there have been a few visits by GB this year. This includes the fence between the Bett estate and our on Lionthorn road
It has been noted that a lot of clippings have not been cleared up, this will be rectified soon.
One thing has been highlighted around the area of the woodland in Mackenzie place. Someone has been chopping the tops of the trees off and badly hacking branches. The tree tops have been left at the base of the trees. This is particularly disappointing as an agreement had been made with Greenbelt on the future maintenance of the woodland.
The next walk round will be in April
It has been noted that a lot of clippings have not been cleared up, this will be rectified soon.
One thing has been highlighted around the area of the woodland in Mackenzie place. Someone has been chopping the tops of the trees off and badly hacking branches. The tree tops have been left at the base of the trees. This is particularly disappointing as an agreement had been made with Greenbelt on the future maintenance of the woodland.
The next walk round will be in April
Greenbelt discussion - Woodland Mackenzie Place
Meeting with Alex Middleton - MD Greenbelt
Richard Mclennan & Harold Wilson
07/12/07
* Harold started the meeting thanking Alex for taking the time to address his concerns around the long term care for the woodland opposite his house in Mackenzie Place.
Harold's main points were the amount of weed & grass growth which was leading to a proliferation of weeds in surrounding gardens. Also the thinning and maintenance of the trees themselves as this is a woodland in a housing area rather than a wild woodland.
* Alex apologised for any misunderstanding that there had been between them at their previous meeting.
* Alex outlined a plan of action based around the discussion that had taken place on the estate walk around on 08/10 with Richard Mclennan, Beverly Burnside, MG contracting and himself.
Action 1 - (Early March) Chemical weedkiller will be used in and around the wooded area up to the grass line to prohibit initial weed growth. This will have the effect of initially killing back the grass in that area. The effect of the weedkiller will be monitored and a repeat operation will take place later in the year if need be. Alex advised that he did not like the use of chemical weedkillers in woodland areas in general but as this is an area of concern to residents they will take this action.
Action 2 - (Between Jan-March) Thinning of the elders will be undertaken. When carrying this thinning out, if additional spacing is needed with the other species this will be carried out.
Action 3 - (Throughout year) Additional care will be taken with strimming to ensure that there is reduced blow off from the strimmed grass to the gardens.
* Harold thanked Alex for his action plan and looked forward to seeing the work being completed.
The meeting concluded with Alex handing the new woodland maintenance pamphlet and a suds information booklet to Harold and Richard.
Richard Mclennan & Harold Wilson
07/12/07
* Harold started the meeting thanking Alex for taking the time to address his concerns around the long term care for the woodland opposite his house in Mackenzie Place.
Harold's main points were the amount of weed & grass growth which was leading to a proliferation of weeds in surrounding gardens. Also the thinning and maintenance of the trees themselves as this is a woodland in a housing area rather than a wild woodland.
* Alex apologised for any misunderstanding that there had been between them at their previous meeting.
* Alex outlined a plan of action based around the discussion that had taken place on the estate walk around on 08/10 with Richard Mclennan, Beverly Burnside, MG contracting and himself.
Action 1 - (Early March) Chemical weedkiller will be used in and around the wooded area up to the grass line to prohibit initial weed growth. This will have the effect of initially killing back the grass in that area. The effect of the weedkiller will be monitored and a repeat operation will take place later in the year if need be. Alex advised that he did not like the use of chemical weedkillers in woodland areas in general but as this is an area of concern to residents they will take this action.
Action 2 - (Between Jan-March) Thinning of the elders will be undertaken. When carrying this thinning out, if additional spacing is needed with the other species this will be carried out.
Action 3 - (Throughout year) Additional care will be taken with strimming to ensure that there is reduced blow off from the strimmed grass to the gardens.
* Harold thanked Alex for his action plan and looked forward to seeing the work being completed.
The meeting concluded with Alex handing the new woodland maintenance pamphlet and a suds information booklet to Harold and Richard.
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