Or being judgmental, but that would knock out a few forumites too... and if we were all perfect and never judged anyone/thing life would be dull indeed.
Might be worth taking up the odd board and checking for signs of wood dust, if you can see any fresh (light wood coloured) then they're active. If nothing it's more likely to be old/historic and was probably treated back in the day.
I've got some small electricals I was wondering what to do with... where's Bell Green?! Meanwhile I'll ask Sainsburys at Dog Kennel Hill, they're more likely to provide a service if people ask for it (maybe).
The path from Greendale to Sainsburys... I've sown wild flower seeds there in the past but it's mostly mahonia shrubs, I'm sure more could be made of the edges of this path.