NO to the HS2

The beech woods of the Chilterns looked particularly lovely this spring.  Where ever we walked, bluebells danced merrily in the dappled sunlight of the woodland, teasing wafts of their delicate perfume discernible on the warm spring breezes.  And yet so much of this wonderful landscape could be destroyed if the proposed HS2 railway goes ahead. At a time of global recession and when cuts in the Public Sector are reaching monstrous proportions, it's incredible that this proposed initiative is even under consideration. Those of us with social and environmental consciences must speak out against this unnecessary, ill-considered and destructive proposal