Geoffrey Settle Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 The woodland Trust write.. Whilst welcoming Government intentions to abandon plans for disposal of public forests, the campaign to protect and restore England's ancient forests must go on, warns the Woodland Trust. We welcome the opportunity for a more considered approach to the future of our much loved woodlands but our campaign continues. Whilst we welcome the removal of threats to public access, there is still an acute need for better protection of Ancient Woodland, our equivalent of the rainforests, and restoration of ancient woods planted with conifers. Even if there are no sales of publicly owned forests, the worst of all worlds would be for there to be no change to the loopholes that have allowed 850 ancient woods to be threatened by built development over the past decade. Ministers have made strong commitments over the past few weeks to increase protection for ancient woods, and we will be holding them to these commitments. As I write, there is a proposal to water down protection for ancient woodland in the planning system. We need your help to defeat this proposal by 28th February Follows this link to their site to sign their petition . http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/en/campaigning/save-ancient-forests/Pages/fc-disposals-act-now.aspx Just corrected the link above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 bit hard to do that Geoff as the link you have given it is to the remote and secure tiered area of the council's website Can you post the pheasants link instead please or perhaps give us all your log in details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Pheasants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugtifino Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 That reminds me of a history lesson in 2nd year where we had to produce a mock-up of a front page of a newspaper for a historical event. I proudly presented my piece to the class and was greeted with howls of laughter: PHEASANTS REVOLT! was what it said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sorry I've been around more nature reserve today and I must still have birds on the brain (as there was nothing else to see). I'm not going to edit my post though as it making me laugh so much now you have pointed it out to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Heres a link to the petition that I think Geoff was aiming folk at. I've signed it myself as this sham of a government have already proven, beyond a shadow of doubt, that they are not fit and proper people to be trusted with our ancient woodlands. Please take the time to read and understand what the Woodland Trust are doing for us, our forests and our woodlands (unlike me in a politically neutral way) and it seems to me a "no brainer" to sign up and support. http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/en/campaigning/planning-changes/Pages/planningpolicychanges.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 It didn't give me the petition page but it did allow me to sends an email to Mr Scott Email sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 It didn't give me the petition page but it did allow me to sends an email to Mr Scott Email sent well done Dizzy, the petition did its job fine style, lets hope further pressure is equally successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hi guys sorry about the original link I was logged on via WBC - now I'm not htis link should work plus I'vecorrected the original one and tested it. http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/en/campaigning/save-ancient-forests/Pages/fc-disposals-act-now.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Thanks Geoff but in my haste I clicked and signed and then realised that this one is the exact same one that is on the other thread that LT K posted a while ago and I replied to tonight. SO I have now signed it twice..... and just to make things even more confusing you have answered me on the other thread about the VALIDITY of signatures on the petition link there and then posted the same link here and I have answered you on the other topic. Ooooh I feel like I am split in two now... where do I go next Here? or http://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17663 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Sorry I've been around more nature reserve today and I must still have birds on the brain (as there was nothing else to see). I'm not going to edit my post though as it making me laugh so much now you have pointed it out to me Diz, just how many nature reserves did you go round on Friday, the one at Moore is very good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I don't know Dizzy you're in so much of a spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Ooooh bugger Moore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I've been worried about Sherwood Forest for most of my life. Heard it is shrinking fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Was discussing this issue with one of my neighbours yesterday and he asked if they could save a couple of trees for him as he has a wood burning stove I have just realised that this is a plot by the gas and electric suppliers to get people who do use wood burning stoves for heating ( Checks out of window to see if there are any suspicious black vans delivering Flowers By Irene) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Elderly Man Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Well, you all seem to be getting a little confused, and perhaps wandering off the topic, but as a newcomer to this forum (a refugee from the ill-fated Frodsham forum) I can only say that anything the Woodland Trust does is OK by me. They saved a valuable woodland here in Frodsham and local people are grateful for that. Incidentally I was "Grumpy Old Man" at Frodsham but apparently you already have one on this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Incidentally I was "Grumpy Old Man" at Frodsham but apparently you already have one on this forum! we have lots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 If you manage to stay a little longer you will realise that wandering off topic is a favourite pastime on here. You would be surprised at where some of them end up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Welcome to the Forum G E M. You won't find it as lonely on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Well, you all seem to be getting a little confused, and perhaps wandering off the topic, but as a newcomer to this forum (a refugee from the ill-fated Frodsham forum) I can only say that anything the Woodland Trust does is OK by me. They saved a valuable woodland here in Frodsham and local people are grateful for that. Incidentally I was "Grumpy Old Man" at Frodsham but apparently you already have one on this forum! More than one! my friend, we also have a few regular ladies who are treasures unless you upset them, then watch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 And just what the hell do you mean by that remark Algy?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverlady54 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 And just what the hell do you mean by that remark Algy?!!! Exactly what he says!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 You even scared me with that one Sha Grumpy Elderly Man...take no notice we are all very nice really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugtifino Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 (((regular laydeez))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Living dangerously Fugtifino! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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