Criticism has been voiced following the stapling of notices to trees on Poor Common in Ferndown, whilst the noticeboards have been left bare.
Resident Tony Brown who knows the area well, said, “I think the signs spoil the ambience and aesthetics of the woodland walk. I appreciate the requests on the posters but why the rangers didn’t put them on the specifically designed notice boards is strange. I’m not sure the staples will do the trees or fences any good either.”
Christchurch and East Dorset Countryside Team stapled the laminated notices to trees and gates to publicise a volunteer day. A spokesperson said, “There was no intention to harm the trees. We selected ones with thick fissured bark and the notices, including staples, will be removed as soon as the event has taken place.”
Ironically, the volunteer day on 3 March is to encourage local resident to take an interest in their local green spaces and do something positive for the environment and conservation.
