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Old 22-01-2006, 12:41 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Stop Network Rail Tree Felling


"VQSV" wrote in message
oups.com...
Networkrail is responsible for a devastating assault on the countryside
which has left shocked and tearful residents nationwide gazing at vast
stretches of seemingly Agent Oranged earth. Fond of railway
embankments? Ever thought about them?

SNIP

Yes. But I don't think you have. They are cleared for safety reasons. Do you
want a tree to fall over on to the line?
Years ago they were cleared annually so trees did not get a chance to grow
to any real height but nowadays it's done about every ten years. So in the
'50s you would not have noticed this "devastating assault " as all they cut
was in effect long grass.
A ten year old tree is unlikely to harm a train or their communications but
to leave it another ten is to invite disaster.

Slatts