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Old 30th April 2007, 21:09
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Originally Posted by Shed Cat View Post
Facinating that there wasn't much tree growth between 1959 and 1980, and it's only after 1980 that the growth really took hold.

i.e. in the 1970'sm maybe they were still cutting back the vegetation, even though Steam had gone
Yes, that's possible Shed Cat.
The local council in this area has planted many trees and private developers were also encouraged to do the same but I think most of the trees visible in the 2002 photo are on railway property.
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