Trees cut down in greendaIe

[alice]

That’s what academies do spend money on things that do not directly relate to the education of the children. 
In fact, in this case, I think it would be detrimental - don’t plants reduce CO2 and a school on a busy road needs to maximise that benefit not reduce it

[Angelina]

I think that's the whole point of this thread - highlighting unnecessary and detrimental removal and if it can be avoided

[Sue]

3 hours ago, alice said:

That’s what academies do spend money on things that do not directly relate to the education of the children. 
In fact, in this case, I think it would be detrimental - don’t plants reduce CO2 and a school on a busy road needs to maximise that benefit not reduce it

But without knowing why they were removed, I don't see how we can comment.

Does anybody know the reason?

6 hours ago, Angelina said:

Thanks for your help googling the council responsibilities and being patronising. How lovely of you.

That's certainly cleared up the matter.

 

 I thought Malumbu's post was useful information, given the subject matter of this thread 

I didn't think it was patronising.

[Cancerian]

Well I think it was very patronising Sue! Is nobody allowed to comment on something they see whilst going about their usual business? It was very upsetting to see the school boundaries being ripped apart. 

[malumbu]

Thanks @Sue

Here is the comment I responded to:

"let's have blind faith in our council doing the right thing, with the right considerations for environment, for wildlife and for conservation, or let's not and expect them to be transparent and accountable" 

My point is that you need to let people get on with their responsibilities.  That there are qualified people who are experts in their profession. And if you have an issue contact your ward Councilor.  That is the democratic process.

I did not comment about Dog Kennel Hill School.  But if I was unhappy I would complain to them before going on social media.

Edited 6 hours ago by malumbu

[Sue]

11 hours ago, malumbu said:

 

I did not comment about Dog Kennel Hill School.  But if I was unhappy I would complain to them before going on social media.

Yes, it would seem sensible to at least find out the reason for the removal. For all we know the school may intend to replace them with other planting.

Complaining anywhere seems a bit premature at this point, I would have thought.

[alice]

Well, I do stand by my point that sometimes academies can be seen to spend money that does not directly impact the education of  children., removing trees or bushes is one such thing. Maybe they intend to replace them with something far superior but this is all money that could be spent elsewhere that actually benefits learning. 
edit:  of course if they have been removed because they contain poisonous berries that may result in the death of a child I bow my head and apologise. 

Edited 3 hours ago by alice

[tiddles]

all the saplings were planted by children so I am pretty sure only safe plants would have been used.