tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post2733519241440553958..comments2024-03-26T22:16:26.572-04:00Comments on Terrierman's Daily Dose: This Land is Made For You and MePBurnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781540805883519064noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post-14854962252584785932016-10-02T17:16:57.963-04:002016-10-02T17:16:57.963-04:00Agreed. I wish we had the concept of public land i...Agreed. I wish we had the concept of public land in the U.K. Even in the national parks, the land is still privately owned and frequently farmed with the consequence of little to no forest, little diversity and a dearth of wildlife. <br /><br />The form of hunting that has the most support in the U.K. is angling and it's no surprise that it's the one form that doesn't depend on access to landowners to do. Most waterways are accessible to and supported by the public, many of whom work hard to keep the waterways clear of rubbish, planted to encourage fish and the like. I happen to live half a mile from the world's oldest angler's club (http://salfordfriendlyanglers.co.uk) and frequently see people fishing on the banks of the Irwell. <br /><br />If only it were so with the land. Don't lose what you have -- it's precious. SecondThoughtsOptionalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346367404158226468noreply@blogger.com