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Read about green laning as seen through Lauren ‘Sunshine’ Eaton's windscreen at The Green Lane Association, and find out what’s hot, or not, in the laning world each month. Enjoy!
Scorcher of the month
4x4 force vs gale force and floods It’s the one time even the antis don’t complain about 4x4s; when the weather turns nasty most people turn to us! We’ve seen some serious weather throughout February, and it's caused havoc, both on and off the lanes, but while no one would suggest laning is a good idea during a torrential downpour and gale force winds, GLASS reps and members are always willing to get out there and clean up the mess! GLASS have been inundated with reports of tree falls blocking our rights of way over the last month, and work is underway to address that, when and where possible between the monsoons. With the wet and windy weather forecast to continue for some time we’re sure that there will be plenty more work to do before spring blossoms! There are currently 27 live projects across North Wales, Staffordshire and Cheshire - our reps and members are working hard to fight obstructions caused by the weather, overgrowth and those who have chosen to block public rights of way illegally.
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GLASS member Steve Alcock and friends have been busy removing tree falls from lanes across Staffordshire and Shropshire; GLASS exec Justin Brown and friends have offered to help clear some more. At the last joint Staffordshire and Cheshire meet, and through the area Facebook pages, we have received numerous offers from volunteers willing to help with clearance projects both in the counties and North Wales.
I’ve got so many projects and volunteers that it’s become another job to organise everyone, but what a wonderful problem to have! Huge thanks to every single one of you! Russell Cartlidge and co. have been busy in Derbyshire, not only leading newbie laning trips along sustainable routes, but also clearing and tidying lanes to ensure access is available for all users.
