I think Ocifant brought this up last year when news of the fencing in of Carn Kenidjack was first mooted. I am not sure I can see what the problem is...the land has open access...they can not close footpaths or stop access.

What's wrong with cattle? (don't answer that Ocifant) HEATH will make sure their numbers are kept down..what's the point of having great numbers of beasts trampling over an environment that is sensitive and HEATH are trying to protect? The problem we have on moorland in Cornwall is that animals have been taken off the moor and this has allowed the vegetation to grow up and there are fears it will damage archaeology.

Are you going to tell me that in the 4000 years or so since many of these monuments were erected no cattle have grazed these upland areas?.

Fences or no fences people should not let dogs run around near young animals...and are best kept away from full size ones to..

There is more damage done in that area from 4x4s and bikers than will ever be done by cattle...the fencing will hopefully keep them out.

There is no suggestion that the Men an Tol will be enclosed.

Where is the link to HEATHs proposals?

Its here..http://www.theheathproject.org.uk/

I am not sticking up for HEATH but in my opinion they are doing this to improve things. They work closely with Cornwall Wildlife Trust, AONB and the Historical Enviroment team, see http://www.theheathproject.org.uk/news.html?newsId=23&page=1

I don't really understand what this bunch are getting so worked up about....

Mr H (in soggy Cornwall)