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Paul
Thanks for the comments Alexander - interesting theory. The sites listed on UK Butterflies are listed because (in general) they are listed elsewhere on the web - either through Butterfly Conservation, the Wildlife Trusts etc. I've simply brought the information together. I've never listed (and never intend to list) sensitive sites and private sites.m_galathea wrote:Hi,
Although I wouldn't condone the actions of those who altered the 'Sites' page, there is the possibility that they may be annoyed at the obsession with visiting top sites that some (and by no means all) users of this forum have. I can fully understand people travelling around to see different species, but there are hundreds of good places to visit that arn't listed here. Don't forget, a lot of people read this site, and it was only recently Pete that you had to put a notice on the front page about people trampling plants at Whitecross Green Wood.
I think that half of the problem is that there are those who enjoy finding unknown colonies of Purple Emperor for example, and those who just drive to Bentley Wood because it's there.
I hope I haven't annoyed anyone by saying this, but I'm interested to know everyone's feelings.
Alexander
Sidestepping the direct issue, it seems to me that in terms of natural history, Britain is increasingly a country of 'sites', separated by by often quite barren urban and arable deserts. In most of the South, wilderness has been almost completely eradicated and naturalists spend an unhealthy amount of time jumping into their cars and driving to designated locations to find cornered species. I don't mean at all to criticise the naturalists - rather, it is decades of grossly negligent countryside management (and iniquitous agricultural policies) that have forced this sad state. Inevitably, there is massive and unnatural pressure on the 'sites', though these are in general superbly managed and wonderful places to visit.m_galathea wrote:...I'm interested to know everyone's feelings.
Hi Alexander - good conversation, as you say!m_galathea wrote:I think perhaps listing more sites (and getting rid of star ratings) could help the problem but I'm not really sure.
It might soon deteriorate, Alexander. I feel a poem coming onm_galathea wrote:I'm glad this has produced some conversation!
Alexander