It took twenty years but the vegetation either side of the path through Royal Park Gate grew in wild joy and almost completely masked the houses. The wildlife liked this too as it provided habitats, food and cover from predators.
Now one resident has decided to undo two decades of work and to clear the vegetation near his property which means, amongst other things, that Manston Grove is revealed. The vegetation looked a lot better.
A side view shows that this is more than just cutting back vegetation that had encroached through the railings and a dead zone of about 1 metre has been created.
Kingston Council have intervened but it is too late to undo the damage already done.
As a neighbour of this vandal in Royal Park Gate, I despair. Not only has he removed vegetation from areas which do not form part of his property, he has done so with no regard to either the wildlife but also the security of Manston Grove.
ReplyDeleteI hope that the Council force him to reinstate or bear the cost of re-instating the protective vegetation.
Perhaps some guerrilla ‘wilding’ is needed!
I do not agree with your comments!
ReplyDeleteMet Police recommends keep hedges and walls low so burglars have nowhere to hide. If, I was a resident living in Manston Grove a cul-de-sac, etc. I will be delighted that my house is revealed now for security and outlook. Few years ago, residents reported homeless people were living inside these hedges most likely doing drugs too. Low level hedges provides ample lighting from street lamps which increases security for children, women, elderly walking in hours of darkness (by the way I am a man)! People should note that this area is not a natural reserve or heritage site and used to be a factory full of concrete and brick. Unfortunately, I think once the developers (with council's approval) build the homes in Royal Park Gate they planted nasty bushes! If, one does not trim or cut these bushes regularly they tend to die at low level!
Kingston Council encourages people to form communities / resident associations to improve their areas. Please visit their web-sites. So, I am sure they would be glad support residents helping them to improve the area!
I recommend people should grow up and think for the community as whole!
Many Thanks!
I can only refer you to the first comment which is from a neighbour.
DeleteThank you for your note!
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, I am a bit confused here?
But, I believe your photos and the footnote (of your own photo) are quite similar in nature to the neighbour that you are referring to, in your latest comment (02.04.2021)?
But, I think your photos and views are at odds, as per your own photo and comments dated 15.07.2018 of the same path (Northweald Ln leading to Horsley Drive). It shows you are quite supportive of vegetation been trimmed / cut, as I quote from your own comment posted:
“As result the vegetation is clear of the path and it is possible to walk or cycle past without being molested”
Could you please clarify why you have two version of views here on the same footpath?
Thank you
It's not too versions, clearly. One was about keeping the path clear and the other was about unnecessary removal of vegetation well away from the path.
DeleteI hope the vegetation is cut back to a reasonable and manageable standard on both sides of the path!
ReplyDeleteCurrently, the overgrown jungle is making the path / area very unattractive, a complete mess!
I was walking few days back and the person who has painted the railings, planted conifers and grass must be saluted! This makes the place attractive - Neat & Tidy, not the current mess! Thank You!