|
contact person: M. van der Zalm-Waterreus |
|||||
|
|
||||
|
February 2010 - The last of the three poplars proudly lining the area in the van Repelaer Woods where dogs are allowed to run free has been felled. Not a victim of storms like the first two a few years ago, but of the saw. This specimen towered above the houses for years but because of disease had become a danger to the immediate surroundings. Still standing in the photo with the topmost branches missing, but a few hours later all that was left was the stump. MW
The vegetation had become very dense and was growing too close to the houses of the Javalaantje Hof. Paths had subsided and become virtually impassable. Visitors tripped over the tree roots and after a shower of rain there were great puddles of water everywhere. There is now a view through the whole park and all the work has given it a new lease of life. The snowdrops and crocuses will by appearing in a few weeks time to add colour to this diminuitive neighbourhood oasis . Dogs are allowed but only if they are on a leash. This means that the dogs do their business next to or on the paths and the faeces can be easily removed: hopefully by the owners! MW, January 2010 Autumn has arrived in van Repelaer Woods
Autumn has clearly arrived. The temperature has dropped, leaves are changing colour and falling from the trees. And just like last year, there it is again ... that huge, splendid fungus at the foot of a beech tree at the entrance to van Repelaer woods. Photo: Marianne van der Zalm What do you mean, conservation area?
ASR, March 2006
|
 |
|
Right at the last moment in 2009 the van Repelaer Woods got a thorough makeover: the stand of trees and shrubs was thinned out and dead wood and fallen branches cleared away. This park, tucked away between Frederikstraat and 
An attractive brick wall (more than 30 metres long) bounding the Van Repaelar woods (conservation area) has recently been replaced with this utilitarian fencing. The municipal council gave its permission. Does this mean that shortly the remaining walls around the wood – an oasis of peace in the Archipelbuurt – will be demolished? Completely destroying the tranquil atmosphere. What do you mean, conservation area? Who is protecting what?