Losing Our Northwood
- lyleestill9
- Aug 20
- 1 min read
It appears my last blog entry about Greenway Conversations hit a nerve. In general the Tree Museum Blog enjoys about 150 readers. That one skyrocketed past 1300.
It spawned dozens of debates. Blew up my phone. And my Inbox. Seems like I have done little else but talk about greenways in Pittsboro since it appeared. Clearly trees are on the mind of people in Pittsboro and Chatham County.
One of the arguments that struck me as odd is the idea that Chatham County is pastoral and bucolic--mostly farm fields, pastures and rolling hills without trees.
Really?
By looking at what has happened to our Northwood, it appears our community is experiencing extensive tree canopy loss. That might be why readership has spiked.
Shout out to Thomas, the Plant's Cartographer for wrangling up these images.
"Don't it always seem to be that you don't know what you've got 'til its gone. Pave paradise, put up a parking lot..."
The only ones who approve of URBAN SPRAWL, are those who are going to make tons of money ! The citizens of Chatham are repulsed by the lack if conservation and consideration for the students,school, and citizens !
Vital conversations! Thanks for stimulating them, Lyle. I've had a taste of that, and it takes a lot of time and energy. And our Town and community and environs are worth it.
Hat tip to Thomas for the contrasting satellite images! Really highlights the forest loss involved with sprawl. We'll see similar losses in the 5,000 acre "Small" Area Plan of Chatham Park's South Village if the Town Board approves it. I am working to improve it, but I need help. Folks should call and email other Commissioners. https://pittsboronc.gov/487/Board-of-Commissioners