“The public lack tolerance and understanding”
present logistical problems in terms of putting machinery on water logged sites, but also puts considerable pressure on available finances to cover the extended growing season. Many people have extremely high expectations of the landscape within their community, which is commendable. However they fail to recognise the difficulties and I am sure would baulk at the prospect of increased community charge to meet the additional costs. The extension of growing seasons has impacted across the whole species range; trees and shrubs enjoy a milder climate and demonstrate this with prolific growth.
Consequently this brings with it other problems. Once again peoples tolerance of
trees and hedges adjacent to their properties. We often receive telephone calls claiming “I like trees but” when they are told we will not take the top out of trees to increase the day light to their properties they get a little upset! Once again I say
consider what is adjacent to your property before you make the purchase. The recent High Hedge regulations have, to some degree, addressed the issue in part but falls short of delivering the aspirations of aggrieved residents. The milder climate over recent years has also
benefitted pest and disease proliferation. Once again this year chafer grub has been prolific especially on the sandy soils.
I could go on however I
think readers may die of old age!
There are continual new challenges, Key Performance Indicators’s, Performance
Management, Heath and Safety Legislation not to mention the up and coming Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act. I have to stress these comments are my personal view and do not necessarily represent any policies or views of my employer.
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