IN the letter from John F Gittus (August 9 issue) he states, on the felling of trees, that only one or two people complain, and then it is too late.

Fortunately, during the last week I have found the opposite.

In our close we have a lovely woodland, with beautiful mature trees and plenty of wildlife.

The owner has applied for planning permission to clear the wood and build 16 houses.

I put out a petition and in three days I had in excess of 100 signatures.

There were people putting letters through my door, asking if they could help.

There is only one way to describe this - tree-mendous.

I did not have to ask anyone to sign. The petition was there for them to sign if they wanted.

JOHN NORWOOD

St Cecilias Close

Kidderminster