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.