Extract from Welsh Parliament: Business Statement and Announcement - Sep 21
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 07:40
Jenny Rathbone MS: I just wanted to raise the very serious issue
that occurred in Bute park about 10 days ago, where there was a
premeditated attack on over 50 trees and other infrastructure in
the park. This is one of our most iconic parks across Europe, and
I'm very disturbed that somebody could've done such a thing, given
that it was obviously well organised in advance. It appears to be
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: I just wanted to raise the very serious
issue that occurred in Bute park about 10 days ago, where
there was a premeditated attack on over 50 trees and
other infrastructure in the park. This is one of our most
iconic parks across Europe, and I'm very disturbed that
somebody could've done such a thing, given that it was
obviously well organised in advance. It appears to be an
attention-seeking effort by somebody who wants to destroy
society in the context of the climate emergency and the
need to plant a million trees. So, I just wondered what
conversations, if any, the Welsh Government have had on
this very serious issue, as, to date, nobody has yet been
apprehended. I am extremely concerned about what might
happen next.
(Minister for
Rural Affairs and North Wales, and
Trefnydd): Thank you. It certainly appeared
to be a very senseless act of vandalism and I think it's
really shocked and saddened many of the local communities
in the area. As you say, in response to the climate
emergency, we need to be planting more trees. The Welsh
Government is working with Cardiff Council and South Wales Police partners;
they've added their voice to urge anyone who has any
information about this to come forward or to contact
Crimestoppers.
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