The proposals would see a solar farm, that could power the equivalent of over 10,000 homes annually, built on One Tree Hill, which boasts a prominent public right of way used by villagers and those from Devizes. The tree and the hill are prominent overlooking the village of Potterne (Image: Julie White)Over 150 villagers have joined a protest group against the project on Facebook, and hope to “save One Tree Hill”. The 'Little Tree' on One Tree Hill (Image: Julie White)“Renewable energy is essential but only in locations with lower impact on our ability to enjoy the countryside.”ADAS insists a “core methodology” of the scheme has been retaining all existing landscape features. Jacques Carboni, an agent for ADAS, said: “We have the utmost respect for the sentimental and historical value of One Tree Hill to the local community. “We are also considering various ways the public can engage further with both the Solar farm and the tree.”These plans could include benches around the tree and information boards providing information on the history of the tree, the solar farm, and Potterne.

Source: The Times December 08, 2023 22:22 UTC