26 April 2012 - It is with sadness and anger I have to report that 22 of the deer which roamed on Tullos Hill were slaughtered by Aberdeen City Council. A Freedom of Information Request has revealed this sad development.
A protest in the form of a mock funeral was held Saturday 28 April on Tullos Hill at 09:30 - pictures can be found at www.aberdeenvoice.com
What a waste of life.
There will soon be an article in the Aberdeen Voice www.aberdeenvoice.com which will describe how the Council did a 'risk assessment' on killing the deer, which admitted exposing the public to lethal risk. The City was to have posted signs at every entrance to the hill to warn shooting was taking place: I never saw a sign, nor did nearly a dozen other frequent visitors. The document to the right is the so-called risk assessment. |
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The Tullos Hill Report
 | Tullos HillTullos is scheduled to have 89,000 trees planted on it, forever changing its current, valuable ecosystem. The trees did not grow before, and cost taxpayers at least £43,800. MeadowlandsThe south of Aberdeen is about to lose much of its existing land to development, or some would say over-development. Help keep Tullos and its wildlife as they are - or perhaps even increase the existing biodiversity. Say no to the City's current, discredited plans. The full details are in the report.
MARCH 17 2012 - NEW PETITION - PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND SIGN Use link at bottom of this page for 'Old Susannah's Journal' On Saturday 17 March over 170 people flocked to sign the new petition, which was launched in Aberdeen City Centre. Over 350 flyers were handed out - all in less than 1 1/4 hours. Petition is also available at Lush, Union Street, Aberdeen and at Warehouse Health Club, to whom we are grateful. Just print the petition, have it signed, and return to the address on the bottom of the petititon - your signature might help to end this senseless scheme. |
I have prepared a detailed report on the Tullos Hill situation - how the previous tree planting failed, how the City handled its 'Tree for Every Citizen' scheme, and crucially how vital information was not included in the public consultation.
The report and its appendix items are all attached. The Executive Summary provides a less detailed synopsis of the situation.
If you believe that Tullos Hill should remain as the meadow and grassland area it is, and its roe deer should not be culled for a tree planting which is not likely to succeed - then please visit the petition at http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/tullos-hill-meadowlands-deer-park.html and join the 400+ plus people who have signed.
For further information and updates, you can join a mailing list by writing to tullosdeer@yahoo.co.uk
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.pdf Size : 223.13 Kb Type : pdf |
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The Tullos Hill Report The Case for Meadowlands December 2011.pdf Size : 1784.633 Kb Type : pdf |
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Appendix 1 tullos_forest_research_soil_report_20111017134315.pdf Size : 1541.543 Kb Type : pdf |
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Appendix 2 email to Barry Walton of SITA re gorse removal.pdf Size : 186.595 Kb Type : pdf |
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APPENDIX 3 Bird, Plant and Animal Records from Lochinch and Coastal path.pdf Size : 210.191 Kb Type : pdf |
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Appendix 4 Letter from James Scott SNH to Ri Nicholson ACC 25 November 2010.pdf Size : 556.969 Kb Type : pdf |
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Appendix 5 Pete Leonard report to 1 March 2011 housing committee re phase 2.docx Size : 22.38 Kb Type : docx |
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Appendix 6 Tullos_Deer_Cull_Letter_10-05-2011 (3) Torry to P Leonard.jpg Size : 3860.388 Kb Type : jpg |
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Appendix 7 community council comments.pdf Size : 223.663 Kb Type : pdf |
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appendix_8 draft application re Tullos.pdf Size : 602.863 Kb Type : pdf |
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Appendix 9 proposed planting area.png Size : 551.981 Kb Type : png |
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Appendix 10 Letter_-_ACC_WC_Grants from forestry commission.doc Size : 227 Kb Type : doc |
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Appendix 11 Pete Leonard to Natasha Chetwood 2 December 2011.docx Size : 20.845 Kb Type : docx |
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Appendix 12 Saving our Magnificent Meadows.pdf Size : 365.456 Kb Type : pdf |
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Appendix 13 Public Consultation.pdf Size : 82.816 Kb Type : pdf |
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http://oldsusannahsjournalchildrenschristmasartwork.yolasite.com/ - Aberdonain children’s artwork submitted to a competition in December 2011 – over 300 beautiful pieces of artwork across several powerpoint presentations
http://suzannekellyforaberdeencitycouncil2012.yolasite.com/ - I'm running for City Council for Torry & Ferryhill. If you want to know about my years on Torry Community Council, the issues that are important to me, or how to contact me , the information is here.
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