Wood Walk, Part II, 'Changes', February 14th 2020
Channel: semw52
Date: 2021-01-16

The clearing of the wood on the Iron Age  Hillfort has created controversy between those wishing to expose the archaeology and those who feel  it is destructive to remove  the trees, wildlife etc.....Some of the issues for many  continues to be the way the whole clearing  process has been allowed with very little collective consensus and informed consent ---This I feel has been a big factor---not properly inviting the public of intentions----AS 2020 progressed and ,as shown by the videos to follow to the present day in 2021, the clearing despite the Covid -19 and Lock Downs and restrictions--this bull-dozing has and is happening-------I personally love archaeology, history and geology and have taken various courses over the years--trained as a science teacher and a nurse---but there are conflicts for myself as well which I am hoping to resolve--its great to see the ancient features on the hill fort and in the museum--great to feel the history all around but I too love trees and wildlife---its a difficult reconciliation --not sure  I think its necessary to axe the trees etc...Lidar and advanced technology assists our ability to see what  is hidden---there will need to be a compromise me thinks !!!!!  Trees are Earthlings--they are alive--they communicate via  complex root systems--you can listen to them via a stethoscope--hear how busy they are under the bark---one day if humans  do go extinct---this Hillfort will still be here AND hopefully the trees