"Hi Alan
I’ve now had chance to go through the new info, (in the FoI request reply).
Here’s the reply I’ve sent to all parties.
QUOTE
Until now, the entire reason I have been given for the 11 trees lost at the school, is…"
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Eleven Mature Trees Destroyed In School Grounds
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A number of years ago, there was a thorough, in-depth asbestos survey of…Back to Harringay Online
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Lost Elderly Dog
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Please help if you can.My neighbour has lost her elderly dog.The dog is brown and white,…Back to Harringay Online
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CLEANER NEEDED FOR 3 HOURS, ONCE A WEEKFor a small home on the Ferry Lane Estate, Tottenham Hale, N17.Just a 5 minute walk from Tottenham Hale tube.£12 per hour (total £36).To enquire, call: 07480…Back to Harringay Online
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'WOODLAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT: THE BASICS' - FREE 1-DAY COURSE, THIS SATURDAY.
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EPPING FOREST - FIELD STUDY CENTREHi folksI've paid for two places at this Saturday's course (28th Oct), at Epping FSC - for myself and one other. Unfortunately, my friend is now unable to go. I'd…Back to Harringay Online
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"Not kind, Jeanette, just speak as I find.Can I be helpful and draw your attention again to "Report on Ferry Lane Infant & Nursery School Mound Removal Works". Search on "asbestos". It seems their bore holes found more than…"
"Hi Alan
You’re very kind. Your comments are appreciated.
To date the entire purpose I have been given for the works is, a “tiny” fragment of asbestos. This FoI feedback, which, incidentally, I have only just found, (thanks to your…"
"Hi Jeanette, As you know, I've great respect for your environmental work and campaigning in and around Ferry Lane Estate, the River Lee, and Tottenham Marshes. So, if anything, I tend to have "confirmation bias" assuming initially…"
"I could not agree with you more, Alan.
i have put in a Freedom of Information request, to ascertain the type of asbestos found. Once received, that will tell me one way or the other IF the trees’ destruction was at all necessary. This is the…"
"A lot of people panic at the very mention of the word asbestos and I have known an 8 storey research laboratory building containing 200 people being evacuated because an electrician cracked a ceiling tile containing asbestos in the basement. It was…"
"Having heard back from LB Haringey that only a “tiny” fragment of asbestos was found buried in the school’s grounds, I wrote to an independent asbestos consultancy. This was their reply:
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With regards to your…"
"I appreciate your reply."
"Thank you for your reply, Andy.
I’m still hugely lamenting the loss. The thing is, every one tells us that asbestos is deadly, and I’m not knowledgable to argue with them. But ... a single fibre??? It sounds to me like both…"
"I’ve had dealings with arboricultural services at Haringey and also work directly with an arb services team in another authority and have never felt that either removed a tree unless they had to"
"Chopping down 11 lovely mature trees just because a single asbestos fibre, which had probably lain buried and undisturbed for donkey's years, was found is ridiculous. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral rock so could in theory be found…"
"I wholeheartedly agree with you and respect your views. "
"Might have a Section head and a couple of inspectors
But All the Tree work I have seen around Borough is carried out by Contractors
Living and working in Borough I always look out for what's going on in the Borough
Many years ago when Park…"
"These types of discussion often lead to arguments. I’m truly not in the mood to argue.
have a nice day."
"On what evidence are you stating "trees are often removed, even when healthy"? I have had many dealings with Alex Fraser and his team, and whenever I have discussed removal of any trees, there has always been a good reason for their…"
"I respect your view, but disagree with it.
Trees are often removed, even when healthy. I have worked as an environmentalist for many years and have seen many things.
In terms of the asbestos, I’ll say no more, apart from, I don’t…"
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- At 10:17 on June 12, 2012,
Hugh said…
Jeanette, here's how to send a private message.
- At 22:48 on March 9, 2011,
Friends of Railway Fields said…
Perfect I'll suggest a few dates at the next meeting and see what suits you. Maybe a Friday evening?
Thanks Jeanette!
Faye
- At 17:20 on March 3, 2011,
- haha, yes I figured! You've clearly been on more than two bat walks with your knowledge! July sounds great, would you prefer to do weekday or weekend evenings?
- At 18:24 on March 4, 2010,
- Hi Jeanette,
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