UK Family Living Off-the-Grid Facing Prison Over Faux Environmental Issues

06-30-2011 • thisisdevon.co.uk

The Masons have transformed what they described as a derelict four-acre plot into a haven of self-sufficiency boasting a 400 sq m allotment, a polytunnel and greenhouses to grow fruit and vegetables, chickens for egg production and an orchard they have regenerated by planting around 14 new apple trees of various species. The couple, who have two boys, aged eight and nine, say because they moved onto the site in order to work the land, Mid Devon District Council is turfing them off as officers do not consider them to be conserving an agricultural area. They faced magistrates on March 31 when they were served with an injunction to leave within 28 days from June 1.

1 Comments in Response to UK Family Living Off-the-Grid Facing Prison Over Faux Environmental Issues

Comment by Hawkeye

Entered on: 6/30/2011 1:17:33 PM

Someone knows the cops the did the dirty deed...they may be you neighbors.You might have went to school with them.You may have played ball with them.You may have had them over for super.You may go to church with them....these people you know are destroying you lives..and you know them...and you allow them.

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