Following on from our very popular guest blog series so far,this week we are tackling some of the dangers to be found in property.
Today’s blog is from Paul Weston who is a senior estimator living and working in the Essex area.
Rebuilding Nature
Have you been in your garden lately? Take a look now, right now. What do you see? Some grass? A pond perhaps? I am fortunate enough to live in a village, in the countryside, and we regularly have pheasants, rabbits and the like in our garden. It’s lovely. We also have a chicken running riot, but she’s a pet!!
At the end of our garden (well, the other side of the fence) a builder has knocked down an old derelict cottage with the intention of putting up a 3-4 storey five bedroom house, including out-buildings etc.
Nothing strange there I hear you say, well, my point leads me to this; whilst carrying out their building works they have upset a badger’s set, who have, it seems, had to relocate their set, and unfortunately they have taken it to the other side of busy road, which they keep trying to cross.
Yes, you know where this is leading, they are getting knocked over! On a regular basis too!
Now then, read this article here from the police. It’s kind of illegal to kill them! They are protected. I am not saying that these builders are killers! Directly.
Wildlife Needs Consideration
What I am getting at here, is the danger of buildings being erected, and no consideration for the environment is being taken. My example here is small fry compared to the huge residential developments that are carried out.
Many species are forced into upheaval due to developers encroaching upon their homes and way of life. They may just be birds, or mice, or badgers, but the more fields & forests etc that are wiped out to make way for us humans to have a nice cosy home, is endangering the British wildlife. Don’t forget; they were here first!
For every person on the earth, there are two hundred million insects. More insects can be found in only ten square feet of rain forest than there are people in Manhattan. One square mile of rural land can hold more insects than there are human beings on Earth.
The Destruction Of Nature Knows Best
When I was younger my Dad took me on nature walks, and we did a spot of bird watching too (feathered kind here lads!), mainly in Epping Forest, and the surrounding areas. I want to be able to do the same with my two boys; to enjoy the beautiful countryside and the wonderful creatures within.
A walk across the fields, along the riverside, enjoying the pleasures that Mother Nature has given us.
I understand that the country needs to have more homes, as the population increases at a rapid rate, but perhaps we should either do one of the following;
- Find alternative methods of “housing” that is offering something back to nature
- Check the site and surrounding environment that the “new build” is going to be on! And reconsider if necessary!
But then again, why would you consider the environment, nature and wildlife when you can make some good money from developing? It just seems to be accepted that these creatures dying in the process of building is inevitable. It’s quite sad really when you think about it!
