does Devonshire not like trees?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

https://www.gransnet.com/uploads/talk/202401/medium-593176-otter2.jpg https://www.gransnet.com/uploads/talk/202401/medium-935592-wpea7cab1e-05-06.jpg

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!

Thanks MaizieD. It doesn’t tell us why and somebody should be accountable. If there’s a good reason we should know what it is. If there isn’t the perpetrators should hang their heads in shame and have a massive fine. Here my neighbour in the conservation area can’t even cut an overhanging branch without planning consent which the whole community can see and object to if they want.

Here's the story from the Guardian last month:

It looks like a senseless felling of old, but sound, trees. If they were truly boundering heathland, as the article says then felling them would serve no agricultural purpose. But the landowner and the Forestry Commission which approved the felling are not saying anything...

Perhaps Joseann knows more?

www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/21/colaton-raleigh-devon-village-shock-felling-100-ancient-beech-trees?share=linkedin

What would Sir Walter say? I received my degree certificate at Exeter University from the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire - the last ones she did. I buy Double Devonshire and Red Devonshire cheese from Mary Quicke. I do know it as East Devon and not East Devonshire. Often Devon is no longer used on mail, just the postal code town or city such as Exeter.

Is there more info on this tree felling or has it been blown out of proportion after the awful felling in Torquay and Plymouth.

Interested in finding out more about the TV feature/Chris Packham support @Joseann can you post more details?
Thanks

rubysong

I was in Plymouth soon after those trees were felled in Armada Way. It was a very sorry sight. We are assured something wonderful is coming to replace them. Let's hope so.

I used to work just near there.

It made me sad and angry, rubysong

Trees wiped out and the next thing you know a developer submits a planning application. And we all know how "newbuilds" are notorious for the poor quality of workmanship.

I think you should show more interest in the story, rather that the location.
I am extremely interested in the story. I showed interest in the fact that the location was wrongly reported, I know exactly where it is. I showed dismay that your title assumed we, as Devonians, don't care about our trees in Devon. I am right behind all those taking about the terrible loss of trees in Plymouth and Torquay, carried out by stealth overnight I believe? Anyway, I think you'll find that the Colaton Raleigh issue is rather different. It is private farmland. There weren't thousands of responses to petitions to stop the trees being felled because there was little communication in the community. If you'd like to provide readers with more accurate info then it might be interesting to compare the differences.

I was in Plymouth soon after those trees were felled in Armada Way. It was a very sorry sight. We are assured something wonderful is coming to replace them. Let's hope so.

www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/gallery/torquay-palm-tree-felling-enrages-8969801

This link shows a picture of the drastic felling which has taken place.

Farmers always grub out trees on their land ( think Sycamore Gap) and they do the same in Devon and am guessing there are many farmers there.

SIL and BIL live in Devon and are blissfully surrounded by thousands of trees.

I have a photo of me aged about 6 I think in a kilt stood by the side of the palms in Torquay.

What exactly is the story? A link would be helpful to those of us who live nowhere near Devon(shire).

Joseann
ref Colaton Raleigh,sorry if I have upset you but if I had just put Colaton Raleigh.
Very few would know where it was,by the way
don't we have Barnstaple/Ilfracombe in North Devon?
Devonshire tea?
I think you should show more interest in the story,rather that the location.

I remember Exeter University has a Devonshire House.

Ashcombe thank you, this further revelation has made me very angry.

Seeing the destruction of the trees in Armada Way, Plymouth, was horrifying, then what happened in Torquay added to the anger.

I didn't know about the tree felling in Colaton Raleigh but woodland and forests do need constant maintenance and vigilance.

I think Devon is one of the old original Shire counties, but Devonshire is officially known as Devon now. Whichever, it's a lovely county.
As an ex-Torquay resident for 50 years, I was appalled to read about the felling of trees. Hopefully a project to plant many more is underway.

I can't remember who with exactly, but it is said that Jane Austen fell madly in love with a gentleman in Sidmouth, East Devon.