Editor:
This isn’t anything new, but it hit me really hard for some reason. I cannot fathom how anyone can mindlessly deposit their unwanted stuff along a sidewalk into a forest.
The above photo was taken along the sidewalk near the corner of 28 Avenue and 148 Street.
I stroll along this sidewalk almost daily on my way to Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest. This walk helps
me to clear my head and get some needed exercise.
This time my mind was filled with wonder and great sadness as I tried to understand how someone could carry on with their daily activities after leaving this behind for someone else to clean up.
With much of our beautiful green spaces slowly being swallowed up by non-stop development, this is such an awful sight to come across.
There are numerous companies listed in this paper’s classifieds that one could call to pick up unwanted stuff. Perhaps getting together with your neighbours and do a monthly purge to have your unwanted/no longer needed stuff picked up –instead of loading it into your vehicle and dumping it – might be a better option.
I understand that not everyone is a nature lover, but there are countless others that are and we ask that you please stop your selfish actions.
Karen Cook, Surrey
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In light of Earth Day this past Sunday, I feel compelled to voice my opinion on an injustice that has been done to a majestic cherry tree.
The tree is in full bloom – indulging passersbys along with amateur photographers with delight in the heralding of spring. Until recently. The tree has been violated with an enormous black fibre-optic box, which has been placed upon its branches. I am appalled at the haphazard approach of installation, with no regard for the life of the tree. Is this a continuing sign of progress?
To disrespect and disregard nature with all its beauty that it has to offer us. Nature is to be respected. Yes, it may not speak to us verbally but it does speak to us in ways that calm our thoughts and fill our hearts with peace and joy.
Release this gorgeous tree from bondage and allow its full beauty to be seen, untarnished from progress.
Jacqueline Daudet, White Rock
