FRONT gardens are gradually disappearing under paving stones in our area, to provide parking space for more family cars, but we may reap the watery result of this in future.
Already in London the drainage system cannot cope with the rain water pouring off paved areas where once there was grass and soil.
Recent events of flooding and landslides in Cornwall and Scotland has highlighted how vulnerable we are to the forces of nature.
So, please keep your lawns and borders. They are far more attractive than a heap of metal and rubber.
GREEN Supporter (name and address supplied)
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