Sir, I read with great interest the article about Narnia Under Threat (Report, March 31). A personal visit to the CS Lewis Nature Reserve confirmed the scene as described by Ronald Brind. The destruction I witnessed was breathtaking an entire row of trees embracing the path now gone; remnants of an exquisite tree at least 15 inches in circumference waiting to be chopped up while squirrels scampered over their former home; ancient vines which had hugged sycamore trees now lying in piles for kindling. There can be absolutely no excuse for this ravishing of the woods. How on earth will destroying trees prevent vandalism and at what cost? The remark of Sophie Lewis about Mr Brind only wanting a lovely place to take American tourists reveals how off the mark she and the BBOWT truly are.
The primary concern of the British as well as the American people should be the preservation of wildlife areas, not their destruction. Shame on the BBOWT!
Christina Grazer, Wiggenhall St. Germans
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