Brimmon Oak bypass Petition

[sean]

The Brimmon Oak in Wales is the tree that literally forced a by pass to be moved in order to save it.  With relentless campaigning from landowner Merv Lones and Treehunter and TREEspect founder and director Rob Mcbride a petition of 5000 signatures was handed into the Welsh Assembly and it was decreed that the bypass should take a slightly different route to allow a 15 mtr protection zone for the tree. The Brimmon Oak went onto to take runners up in the European Tree of the year completion and now stands a beacon of hope and inspiration in our continuing fight to secure better protection for our Nation’s Ancient and Veteran trees.

We at TREEspect came up with the idea that the new bypass should be named ‘The Brimmon Oak’ bypass in recognition of this fine tree and ensure that its story and name lives on for many years to come. Please sign the petition to ensure 

This from landowner Merv Jones whose land the Brimmon Oak stands on.

 “From an initial inspirational idea from Sean Harding (Treespect CIC) Rob McBride (@thetreehunter) and I have submitted a new ePetition to the Welsh Govt.
'We the undersigned call upon the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to consider our proposal to officially name the much needed, & historic, new road section of the A483, the ‘Newtown Brimmon Oak bypass’.
We would be so grateful if you would sign the petition and felt that this naming would be just recognition for an ancient Welsh Oak tree that has come so far from the threat of being felled to where it is now. THE BRIMMON OAK - known worldwide! Dioclh/Thanks.
#SaveOurGiants #TreesInNeed #Treespect #DinosaurTrees
Rob has today, set out on a 80-100 mile #Walk4Trees from The Pontfadog Oak in the Ceiriog Valley, past the Oak at the Gate of the Dead below Chirk Castle, and is navigating down to Mid-Wales using the stunning & UNDER PROTECTED ancient trees of our region, eventually arriving at the Brimmon Oak. Lobbying as he goes the Welsh & Westminster Govt’s for PROPER PROTECTION for these gems of our countryside.
Anyone who wishes to join the #Walk4Trees please message Rob directly)
e-Petition: Newtown Brimmon Oak Bypass
READ MORE by clicking on link >>”

https://www.assembly.wales/en/gethome/e-petitions/Pages/petitiondetail.aspx?PetitionID=1339

[porky]

Signed, good luck with it, ancient trees definitely need far more protection.

[Stubby]

Signed it bud .

[jones]

So what is all this Treespect all about Sean?

[sean]

14 hours ago, jones said:

So what is all this Treespect all about Sean?

Hi mate. We are a new CIC (Non Profit) company.

 

TREEspect CIC IS A COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY (Not-For-Profit), WHOSE AIM IS TO ENGAGE AND WORK WITH COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO ENABLE THEM TO FORGE CLOSER RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR TREES.

 

TREEspect CIC will provide Educational information to facilitate a better understanding of the environment and trees. Independent consultancy in relation to matters of an arboreal nature and especially where notable/veteran trees are threatened.  Develop & implement projects that will enhance and promote an understanding & appreciation of the cultural aspects of trees. Campaign for the protection of trees and promote environmental & tree related activities. Offer basic tree care programmes, tree walks & talks and tree trails etc. Operate in collaboration with other tree organisations.

 

 

 

 

[sean]

Bump

[Gary Prentice]

Missed this first time round Sean, but signed it now.