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Thursday 24 February 2011

Reducing the visual impact of HS2

Whilst we have yet to hear whether or not the proposed High Speed line from London to Birmingham is going to go ahead, some people who live along the preferred route are beginning to prepare for the worst - but hoping for the best.

Nicholsons have planted some 500 native trees with associated hedging and fencing to help reduce the visual impact of any future High Speed rail line and construction work at Butlers Cross in the Aylesbury Vale. The plantation builds off an existing hedgerow, thickening it, and in keeping with the landscape of the Chilterns.

Sensitive and well considered planting of trees and hedgerows offer a great long-term landscaping solution for many situations, especially for medium to long distance views. Whether these trees and shrubs will ever be used to block a view over a high speed rail line - we don't know, but they will already be contributing to the local landscape and wildlife.

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