Forest sell off problems.

I think it might be an idea, if we all check out any antiquarian or sacred sites in our local areas of woodland, wherby access could be denied or impaired.
In such an event there is a lot we can do to change things. Calling yourself a druid, is one option, as now that it's a recognised religion, you'd be legitimately empowered to defend your rights to access and worship. So you could really shake some trees.
One worrying aspect is that over the past few years, the right to roam has enabled me and others to discover quite a few cup and ring carvings, (me and Paul Hornby, found one ourselves ) tomb cairns and burial sites, which due to restriction were unknown. Any tightening of restrictions on such searching would be unwelcome to many, as would any kind of restriction on our hard won and fruitful rights to roam. I am convinced that there are still many undiscovered and forgotten sites all over the country, that can provide clues and insights into the patterns of spiritual activity, undertaken by our ancient forebears.
So anyone with ideas for urgent woodland investigation, please let me know, and I shall step forward once again to lay my life on the line for the cause.
Eh?
Who's a sad old drama queen?

deadagaindave wrote:..... Calling yourself a druid, is one option, as now that it's a recognised religion....

Only one minor technicality here Dave. Druidism has only been been given charity status by the charity commission. It hasn't been given status as a religous group in law. I might bring this up at the next Labour meeting when I get back from Scotland (cheers for the tip ).

Here are 2 worthy petition that you can add your name to.
http://www.38degrees.org.uk/page/s/save-our-forests
http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/en/Pages/default.aspx

Have you been given permission for a short wander yet Dave?

Mikki x

deadagaindave wrote:...One worrying aspect is that over the past few years, the right to roam has enabled me and others to discover quite a few cup and ring carvings, (me and Paul Hornby, found one ourselves )...

Paul's found another one Dave, above Ilkley, not registered. He's shown us some photos of it, which seems to be two cups with half-rings, or an eyebrow motif appearance to it. We're off out to check it this Friday on a short easy walk. Fancy coming along? RU up for it? I give y' a ring tomorrow Dave.

ttfn - Paul

deadagaindave wrote:I think it might be an idea, if we all check out any antiquarian or sacred sites in our local areas of woodland, wherby access could be denied or impaired.
In such an event there is a lot we can do to change things. Calling yourself a druid, is one option, as now that it's a recognised religion, you'd be legitimately empowered to defend your rights to access and worship. So you could really shake some trees.
One worrying aspect is that over the past few years, the right to roam has enabled me and others to discover quite a few cup and ring carvings, (me and Paul Hornby, found one ourselves ) tomb cairns and burial sites, which due to restriction were unknown. Any tightening of restrictions on such searching would be unwelcome to many, as would any kind of restriction on our hard won and fruitful rights to roam. I am convinced that there are still many undiscovered and forgotten sites all over the country, that can provide clues and insights into the patterns of spiritual activity, undertaken by our ancient forebears.
So anyone with ideas for urgent woodland investigation, please let me know, and I shall step forward once again to lay my life on the line for the cause.
Eh?
Who's a sad old drama queen?

Found this while browing the news.
Do you think this something to do with it? or just a coincidence?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/nov/28/redd-forest-protection-banks-oil