Not far from us, at Helmingham Hall, there is an avenue of oaks, apparently planted to mark a visit by Elizabeth 1. They lead up to the main entrance of the moated Hall. They've grown on quite well in the intervening 450 years ... The grass in the surrounding parkland is superbly lush, having been cropped and manured by the deer and the sheep for the same sort of time.
And how privileged we are to be able to enjoy trees/vistas/countryside that was planted and moulded for the future, rather than the short term. In between our urgent daily needs we should be grateful to those who thought, unselfishly, ahead ...
Tony.
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