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Newborough ForestWhat's the problem with the forest?
Little do people know that fierce debate about the future of Conifer plantations on sand dune systems. Atlantic sand dunes systems have suffered a fall in water levels since the 1960's and one of the reasons cited for the fall at Newborough is the Forest. However there are other factors at Newborough which are affecting flooding other than the forest especially rainfall. My concern is that after the forest is felled, any rise in water levels following a period of above average rainfall will lead to the conclusion that it was the removal of the trees that was responsible for the rise. Forest clearance at Newborough will then be used as a example of successful raising of water levels and then used as a justification for the removal of trees from wetlands without regard for the hydrology. Since April, 2005 I have been recording the water levels in the warren and forest, adding additional wells and analyzing the results. I don't have all the answers but it is apparent that :
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