http://www.bristoldownswatch.org.uk Bristol Downswatch is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of Bristol Downs and the Avon Gorge without drastic change en-gb Mon 8 Dec 20:00:00 BST Mon 8 Dec 20:00:00 BST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss BB Edit 7.14 john.maher@mac.com john.maher@mac.com http://www.bristoldownswatch.org.uk/index.html A website has been established to counter any proposed drastic changes to the landscape of the Bristol Downs and Avon Gorge. We descibe the petition of 2003, which raised 1000 signatures to oppose further tree felling in Walcombe Slade, and measures such as the introduction of feral goats into the Gorge area. The threat has not gone away, and officials are still beavering away with similar plans to idyllize the Bristol Downs and Avon Gorge landscape. Whilst the plans put forward by Bristol City Council and the Merchant Venturers have much to recommend, heavy handed macro environmental management is not one of them. A light touch is needed. Sun Jul 6 11:00:00 BST http://www.bristoldownswatch.org.uk/dangerous_trees.html The Council have felled a venerable Wych Elm; this tree pre-dates the gift of the Downs to the people of Bristol. The tree was felled on Health and Safety grounds. Wed 17 Sept 11:30:00 BST http://www.bristoldownswatch.org.uk The Council have felled a venerable Wych Elm; this tree pre-dates the gift of the Downs to the people of Bristol. The tree was felled on Health and Safety grounds. Mon 8 Dec 20:00:00 BST