Achieving a Balance?
Nov 2nd, 2008 by David
From the Bolton News of 31st October:
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So Neville Kidd thinks Go Ape Is a good Idea?Well he would wouldn`t he, as he works for United Utilities.You can hardly call him Impartial can you?If he really thought the majority of the people who use Lever Park were In favour of It, him, and the rest of united utilities would have held a proper consultation to give everyone time to air the ire views before It went to planning.you say Mr Kidd you do not want to change Lever Park,yet you are doing exactly that.I don`t believe you when you say the R.S.P.B have no objections to Go Ape.I don`t they would approve of people climbing trees and disturbing wildlife,just as birds are nesting and animals breeding. You could not pick a worse time If you tried.Nor would they they approve of mature trees being chopped down,some Mr Kidd with bat boxes still attached.You try to tell us you are all for protecting wildlife.You`re Idea of conservation leaves a lot to be desired.As other people have stated,Go Ape Is aimed at adults.Firms use these sort of activities to offset thei`re tax, by calling them team building and bonding exercises.There are plenty of playgrounds [for children] dotted about the county with similer features as Go Ape,i.e.zip wires and climbing equipment, perfectly safe and best of all, FREE, Mr Kidd FREE, don`t treat us like Idiots. The reason we like the area is precisely because it is unspoiled,the reason United utilities want Go Ape,is for financial gain,pure and simple. I think I speak for the vast majority of people by giving my views. I, and many others will continue to oppose the commercialisation of Lever Park.
An excellent post Eileen, there is definately no thought gone into this project about the habitats of the wildlife, but plenty of thought has gone into how much money can be made by approving this theme park.
Unfortunately we live in a world were some are so ruthless where money is concerned and they will do anything to make a quick buck. Including destroying the lives of our wild creatures. United Utilities and Chorley Council should hang their heads in shame for going against the wishes of Lord Lever and for attempting to hoodwink the local people by approving the Go Ape experience behind their backs.
I agree that we need woodland management but this isn’t woodland management, how can it be? when the very nature of this theme park damages trees and the homes of our wild creatures.
Also how sad that the adults of the UK, take their children to this type of theme park, knowing full well that wild creatures have suffered for their enjoyment and trees and other plant life has been destroyed. Its little wonder that some children have no respect for the countryside and its creatures.
Many thousands if not MILLIONS of people have visited and enjoyed the tranquil setting of Rivington with its history and wildlife over the years, without asking for further attractions. Why should we have to have this operation imposed upon us by United Utilities and Chorley Council which is purely for profit.