I think the machine in the photograph is called a forwarder ("Cut logs are removed from the forest by vehicles called forwarders" http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-5nmc8e). I came across this hulking great thing today in Sulham Woods, walking Poppy.
I've had a rant (with the family) about all this tree felling. Apparently it's to get rid of foreign trees (weeds, I guess). My question is about the definition of foreign - how far back in history do you go to decide what is "supposed" to live in the woods. I think we often forget what evolution means - things change and this change is usually beyond our control. So at present the peace and calm of Sulham Woods is disturbed by these beasts and the enormous muddy tracks they leave behind (will these tracks be removed when they've finished? I hope so).
I've had a rant (with the family) about all this tree felling. Apparently it's to get rid of foreign trees (weeds, I guess). My question is about the definition of foreign - how far back in history do you go to decide what is "supposed" to live in the woods. I think we often forget what evolution means - things change and this change is usually beyond our control. So at present the peace and calm of Sulham Woods is disturbed by these beasts and the enormous muddy tracks they leave behind (will these tracks be removed when they've finished? I hope so).
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