Save some ancient woodland. write now.

Green Beginnings · 22-04-2009, 01:28 PM

Thought I'd post this here for any interested parties if they wanted to object also. i got this from Mike on twitter and the link is: http://www.woodland-trust.org.uk/woo...ryhillwood.htm

Dear Hilary Herbert

I am writing with reference to application reference 2008/0169/ PS.

I would like to object to these plans for the following reasons:

* There will be direct loss of ancient woodland which is the equivalent of the UK’s rainforest. Ancient woodland is technically protected under Planning Policy Statement 9 but there are caveats and the planning authority needs to be reminded of this protection.
* The disturbance of areas surrounding the site will impact significantly on the flora and fauna of the wood. For example bird song will be masked by the noise of continuous drilling and this makes it difficult for birds to hear their mates.
* As a way to make up for the loss of ancient woodland the applicant plans to remove the top soil, store it for the duration of the project and then replace it and replant with trees. This "mitigation" is unsuitable for ancient woodland as part of the value of ancient woodland is the undisturbed nature of the soils, which will obviously be completely destroyed by these activities.

You cannot 'replace' ancient woodland and any conditions that you might make would in no way achieve this. Allowing these plans the go-ahead will in no way protect our future or that of the forest and so I urge you to refuse this application.

Yours sincerely,
Samantha Lucken.

copied to facebook and green beginnings blog and organiclinker

Mike · 22-04-2009, 09:21 PM

Excellent post Samantha!

I have been emailing it to peeps all day!

EfficientEnergy · 23-04-2009, 07:33 AM

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I just had a quick look and noticed we have missed the deadline.

Quote:

Each household member should write a personalised letter of objection to SCC to reach both by 1st April. If you miss this deadline write anyway. Your letter will "count" with SCC provided it is received by 23rd April.

Mike · 23-04-2009, 07:35 AM

Today is the last day to get anything in

22-04-2009, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Green Beginnings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oh I do love to be beside the seaside, oh I do love to be beside the sea........ Posts: 284 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Save some ancient woodland. write now. Thought I'd post this here for any interested parties if they wanted to object also. i got this from Mike on twitter and the link is: http://www.woodland-trust.org.uk/woo...ryhillwood.htm Dear Hilary Herbert I am writing with reference to application reference 2008/0169/ PS. I would like to object to these plans for the following reasons: * There will be direct loss of ancient woodland which is the equivalent of the UK’s rainforest. Ancient woodland is technically protected under Planning Policy Statement 9 but there are caveats and the planning authority needs to be reminded of this protection. * The disturbance of areas surrounding the site will impact significantly on the flora and fauna of the wood. For example bird song will be masked by the noise of continuous drilling and this makes it difficult for birds to hear their mates. * As a way to make up for the loss of ancient woodland the applicant plans to remove the top soil, store it for the duration of the project and then replace it and replant with trees. This "mitigation" is unsuitable for ancient woodland as part of the value of ancient woodland is the undisturbed nature of the soils, which will obviously be completely destroyed by these activities. You cannot 'replace' ancient woodland and any conditions that you might make would in no way achieve this. Allowing these plans the go-ahead will in no way protect our future or that of the forest and so I urge you to refuse this application. Yours sincerely, Samantha Lucken. copied to facebook and green beginnings blog and organiclinker __________________ Organic, natural and eco-friendly products for baby, family and home. For all your organic needs including aluminium free deodorants, organic shampoo & conditioner :thumbup: Primary School Garden Blog

22-04-2009, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike Big Boss Man! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Swindon Posts: 809 Thanks: 76 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	Excellent post Samantha! I have been emailing it to peeps all day! __________________ Cheers Mike Do your bit, invite your friends here! Follow us on Twitter - Organiclinker Have you tried our: Veggie Trumps \| Food Miles Calculator \| Egg Tracker \| Book Store ...no? why not?

23-04-2009, 07:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mike Big Boss Man! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Swindon Posts: 809 Thanks: 76 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	Today is the last day to get anything in __________________ Cheers Mike Do your bit, invite your friends here! Follow us on Twitter - Organiclinker Have you tried our: Veggie Trumps \| Food Miles Calculator \| Egg Tracker \| Book Store ...no? why not?

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