Helen Drury, of Quarry Lake Farm, Dartmouth, writes: Following your report in last week's paper regarding the wind turbine towering over the Dart, I would like to add my own views on this somewhat provocative article. We have today heard the news headlines that our ­country is at increased risk of power cuts this winter. The need for us to be able to generate more power independently is increasing, particularly as relations with our major ­supplier Russia deteriorate. The site above Old Mill Creek is in a perfect position to harness wind power from all directions. Wind turbines are not the ugly monstrosities everyone seems to be shouting about – they are the solar ­panels erected on more and more farms around the South Hams. This land is usually prime agricultural land that should be used for growing food. Our country is no longer able to produce food for our population for longer than five months of the year. I travel the countryside ­frequently and have yet to see sheep grazing under these ­panels as they are supposed to be able to do. I actually have never seen grass or anything growing under these, as nothing grows without sunlight. The ground is rendered useless and dead. Wind turbines, on the other hand, can be looked upon as graceful sculptures and the surrounding land can continue to be grazed or used to grow crops. My only objection is to the colour – white can be very stark. I wholeheartedly support this application and would like to wish the applicant success.