Sale of Ancient Woodland in Bourne by the FC

Peter_Hallam · #1 (**permalink**) 08-04-2008, 08:51 PM

I always assumed the Forestry Commission was in place to protect our woodland. However it seems as soon as a developer flashes a large sum of money in front of their eyes, their role becomes effectively joint developer.

They are planning to sell (or may have done so already) some ancient wood land in Bourne, Lincolnshire for a bypass in order that local developer, Larkfleet homes, can in-fill with thousands of homes covering meadow land. The Friends of Bourne Wood are leading a campaign against this. There is already a 10 Downing St e-petition:
Petition to: prevent the release of Ancient Woodland for sale by the Forestry Commission thus allowing developers Larkfleet Homes to build an unwanted western route relief road, severing the special relationship Bourne has with its woodland.

hobble · #2 (**permalink**) 08-04-2008, 09:02 PM

Signed it.

Hoppingmad · #3 (**permalink**) 09-04-2008, 06:04 PM

Also signed it. Fingers crossed.

Debbie

bee warrior · #4 (**permalink**) 09-04-2008, 07:34 PM

I may be wrong but I believe the FC are in place to make sure woodland is productive-perhaps the word 'sustainable' could be used.

I abhor that anyone is able to sell ancient woodland especially were the end point is destruction!

Developers constantly add to any fury about development of such areas by naming the streets after the habitats(or species) they destroyed i.e.Badger sett, Meadow walk. Heres hoping that we dont see another 'Woodland Way' or similar. Best of luck and thank you.