Pesticide spraying
Reported in the Pavements/footpaths category anonymously at 17:08, Tue 28 April 2009
Sent to Carmarthenshire Council 2 minutes later
I am dismayed to see yet again that a 2 to 3 metre wide area has been sprayed off down the length of this footpath. I can see no reason on earth why a "foot"path need be so wide (terrain is too rough for wheelchairs, prams etc) and there is now a desolate black wasteland where two years ago we had lush plant growth to enjoy. Not only this, but the path runs directly along the edge of the river where otters and other wildlife are often seen. The chemical appears to be residual and I'm deeply concerned by the quantities being used so unnecessarily in this area. I would appreciate a response.
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Fix My Street transferred the problem promptly to the local authorities who, in turn, responded almost immediately. I was told however that the land in question was owned by the local railway division and so nothing could be done by the council. I suggested the council should take an interest regardless because of the local wildlife implications involved as a result of which I was assured the problem would be forwarded to the environment officer. That is the last I heard, the environment officer has not been in touch.
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