tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post1568475820935530384..comments2023-11-05T09:37:36.840+01:00Comments on A View From Rural Wales: The Rape of my Fair CountryGlyn Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442114752573417252noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-32849398401364081232008-11-27T22:24:00.000+01:002008-11-27T22:24:00.000+01:00thanks, glyn, will say hello one day.Just want you...thanks, glyn, will say hello one day.<BR/>Just want you to remember the youth of your locality. Traditional mid wales communites in south powys are pretty much dying out - we need people to raise this, are you aware of the housing policies over the boder in shropshire?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-21483549819395963392008-11-27T19:15:00.000+01:002008-11-27T19:15:00.000+01:00Eric - why not meet me to chat about this. You mig...Eric - why not meet me to chat about this. You might be surprised by the level of agreement. In general, my view is that development there must be, but that it should be carried out in as sensitive a way as possible. I wouyld accept wind farms if I thought they provided energy in a cost effective way. The Government have taken this route, with huge subsidy, because its the easy option. I share your views about single species coniferous woodland, as did the CPRW when it was being planted.Glyn Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344589217554138315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-47565006390777478242008-11-27T18:25:00.000+01:002008-11-27T18:25:00.000+01:00glyn, sorry, but i think in terms of economic deve...glyn, sorry, but i think in terms of economic development and community protection the likes of cprw, ccw, the nat parks have all been detrimental, and the youth of rural wales have suffered. And they seemingly continue to suffer.<BR/>You all seem to look for the problems, rather than offer solutions and seize opportunities.<BR/>The welsh uplands may be pristine, but the communities that have lived in them for generations are leaving so whats the point....we will be the famed pleasue park that private eye once predicted for us. As for the welsh uplands, lets get rid of theevergreen forestry in the first instance. Your comments in the press today about windframs and their servicing infrastructure are laughable when compared with the damage the evergreen forests have, both visually and for servicing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-33409624731923542522008-11-26T23:57:00.000+01:002008-11-26T23:57:00.000+01:00eric - although I'm President of the CPRW, I alway...eric - although I'm President of the CPRW, I always have in mind the importance of economic development - which is why many of my friends were surprised both when I was offered and accepted the position. Protecting rural Wales is a complex issue, but no-one campaigns better than the CPRW (in my opinion).<BR/><BR/>Roman - Planning permission is being granted for wind farms with no requirement to show how the power will be transferred to the National Grid.<BR/><BR/>Frankie - Unfortunately, the Assembly Government has refused to listen, and is likely to intensify its obsession with wind farms. We'll all look back in 20 years and wonder at the madness of it all.<BR/><BR/>anon - There are many people who support wind farms, including Mick Bates, who represents Montgomeryshire at the National Assembly. We live in a democracy, and unfortunately a majority of the AMs are supportive of wind power. What has really frustrated me is that the debate has been between the impact on landscape of the turbines, and the benefit derived from renewable energy - with almost no reference to the cables which are probably even more unsightly. Anwen has done us proud in today's issue of the Shropshire Star. Its certainly being discussed now.Glyn Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344589217554138315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-31118460443850027432008-11-26T17:53:00.000+01:002008-11-26T17:53:00.000+01:00I am one of a group who are trying to stop the mar...I am one of a group who are trying to stop the march of the pylons so thank you, Glyn, for your efforts. This country has its wealth in its landscape and developing a green tourist industry could bring jobs and wealth to the area. If this beautiful landscape is destroyed that option for the future will no longer be viable. The tourism we have at the moment is in its infancy and will gradually lessen as people find the landscape no longer inspirational but offensive. A little known gem, an area of breathtaking wonder will be of no interest to anyone other than those with money tied up in electricity. We will all suffer - I cannot for the life of me see any potential advantages in the vandalisation of this countryside. In the 20th century, power companies are trying to distribute so called green energy via ugly 20th century methods. I find the whole thing unbelievable and disheartening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-13265991013814593102008-11-26T12:28:00.000+01:002008-11-26T12:28:00.000+01:00The Tories policy and yours particularly,against w...The Tories policy and yours particularly,against wind farms in Montgomeryshire (and anywhere else for that matter) is why for the first time in my life I shall vote for you in the next election - oh - and of course to get rid of the embarrassing excuse we have for an MP at the moment!<BR/><BR/>Good for you Glyn, keep up the pressure, maybe it'll get through to WAG eventually.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-13341584673357680132008-11-26T10:15:00.000+01:002008-11-26T10:15:00.000+01:00I could not agree more with you Glyn! The pylons/c...I could not agree more with you Glyn! The pylons/cables is the 'elephant in the room' that all (except you and few others including me and the CUM) have been ignoring. These giant, lattice pylons will cut across our once beautiful landscape - turning it into an industrialised, scarred ruin. Not just aestetics are at risk, but also health. There are real medical dangers caused by overhead powerlines. Has this been factored in to planning applications?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112832.post-6660494622435500212008-11-25T23:45:00.000+01:002008-11-25T23:45:00.000+01:00how can one get involved in this rural wales lark....how can one get involved in this rural wales lark.....i'm rural wales born and bred and I and every single one of my school friends have had to leave my area of south powys to look for work. What limited local work is available wouldn't pay for any decent home in our area.<BR/>Protect the environemnt Glyn, but don't forget the people. Alas I think its too late.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com