Acting on information received

Tuesday morning bright & early, Jack and I grabbed a chainsaw, got our gear and headed off down to the path linking Crow Park to the Isthmus. Taking a ribbon of dry land surrounded by some very swampy ground, it is a popular path especially for many of the local Keswick dogwalkers. The wet ground allows Willows to flourish, and windy weather occasionally bends them right over causing the path to be obstructed. Half an hour with the chainsaw and the problem was sorted.

But how did we get to know about the problem in the first place? The area we cover here in the North Lakes is vast, it is impossible for us to get out and find all of the problems. Fortunately for us we have a largely anonymous, unknown, but much appreciated army of informants, that during the course of a walk, or climb, or sail, or drive, spot things that need a quick fix, and then let us know that something is amiss. The lady who found the trees gave us a quick telephone call, and the problem was soon resolved. We always appreciate this, and it is absolutely essential to how we work. So this little piece is not about clearing damaged trees, but rather it is to say thank you, and keep up the good work!