Seems to be a live debate at the moment. Definitely a strong counter argument to what's set out here. Hamish Moir of cbec would give a good alternative perspective but not on BS. Doesn't help that sometimes they aren't installed very well. Personally I think they can be v good in the right place.
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Nice when your work changes maps!
The OS mapping guys will be busier next year if things go to plan. #rewiggling
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A Cattle Drive
An envious note on Irish agricultural pragmatism, the tragedy of retirement and a theft of excellent hazel sticks.
I went to the Burren Winterage Festival, Co. Clare with my friend and writer Patrick Laurie. He wrote this lovely piece about it.
andtheyellowale.substack.com/p/a-cattle-d...
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YouTube video by McGowan Group
McGowan Environmental: River Restoration at Straloch, Glen Brerachan
River restoration is great. A short video about a Nature Restoration Funded project we completed in Perthshire this summer.
Thanks to @jamesshooter.bsky.social for pulling it together.
youtu.be/2eQnkQlNL_8?...
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Snow day.
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I'm a Bluesky newbie. Farming, wildlife, rivers and cattle are my thing. π
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