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does Devonshire not like trees?

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infoman Fri 22-Dec-23 05:15:29

a third felling of a large amount of Beech trees has been announced,seemingly without much consultation in the small hamlet of Colaton Raleigh near Sidmouth in South Devon.

Following on from the tree felling in Plymouth and the Palm trees being cut down in Torquay this year.

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Joseann Tue 02-Jan-24 12:25:47
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Hi. Its called the Lower Otter Restoration Project. An amazing feat of engineering. It has won wards and is now drawing worldwide interest.
Chris Packham put the work on hold (!!) because there were some nesting dormice on site. But all's well that ends well and the the area is now teaming with wildlife.
PM me if you want more info, I'm a bit of an expert.... or I know someone who very much is!

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Joseann Tue 02-Jan-24 12:30:03

www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-56984396.amp

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MaizieD Tue 02-Jan-24 12:30:37

Were the felled beeches connected in any way with the Restoration Project. Joseann?

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Joseann Tue 02-Jan-24 12:31:40

Apparently Packham was concerned about nesting birds too, but it was the little furry creatures who got the media attention!

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Joseann Tue 02-Jan-24 12:35:05

Joseann

www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-56984396.amp

I believe not, MaizieD. The chopped trees were further up river in Colaton River on private land I believe. I did ask DS about them too, but he didn't know.

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Joseann Tue 02-Jan-24 12:38:20

Oops sorry, I meant to copy your quote MaizieD not the CP link.

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Joseann Tue 02-Jan-24 13:06:25

*Colaton Raleigh not river!
Sorry I'm out and about reading this thread.

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