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Proposed tree-planting in Menstrie Glen

11/11/2012

 
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Lands of Jerah seen from the west side of Menstrie Glen; the proposed planting would fill most of the far side of the glen in this view.
News arrives of proposals for extensive planting of trees in Menstrie Glen, in the Ochils east of Stirling.

There is a long way to go before this becomes reality - but now is the time to become alarmed!

Friends of the Ochils are 'on the case'.

The proposals can be see in outline on the Menstrie Community Council Website.


As is often the case, the planting will not directly overlie the specific, known archaeological sites in the area. But it will, most certainly, make it impossible to appreciate the relationships of the different sites; that is, they will destroy the landscapes rather than the sites.

Further, the planting will extend to and over the skyline. It will radically change the experience of the glen and will impinge on the middle and lower reaches of Glen Tye, across the watershed near the Sheriffmuir along the Auld Wharry Burn.
These are areas already threatened by the promimity of the  impending Beauly-Denny Powerline.

Thanks to research published on Menstrie Glen in 2001 by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland, this area is one of the best-understood upland landscapes in Scotland. It is close to major poulation centres but is relatively accessible and is enjoyed by many thousands every year, not least all those who gain the summit of Dumyat, our favorite local summit.

Including a fringe of native species will do little to diminish the impact of this new intrusion of industry into the hills.

I will post more on this story as information emerges.







Dick Clark
3/12/2012 03:32:05

John,
I fully agree that this "proposal" would change a landscape which hasd given so many pleasure over the years.
A public meeting is being held to which ALL INTERESTED parties are invited ---- Details on Menstrie Community website.


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