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The owners of a site adjacent to the internationally important Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area are proposing a major redevelopment, including plans for a business park and 975 houses.
'Eco-towns' are supposed to be the bee's knees for green living and environmentally friendly design. That's good, but it doesn't make any sense to put 10,000 houses and all their associated infrastructure right next to one of England's finest wildlife sites.
The Danube Delta is one of Europe's premier wetlands and home to over 320 different types of bird. However it is coming under increasing pressure from development.
The situation at Kaliakra is bleak. Since 1 January 2007 over 360 projects have been proposed for the area that if given the go-ahead, will cause the direct loss of almost all of the areas where red-breasted geese feed during winter.
We are excited to hear about development proposals for an eco-village at the former works and quarry at Magheramorne, which have lain vacant since 2002.
A housing development that could have spelt disaster for the unique, wonderful and protected wildlife of Talbot Heath has been turned down by the Government.
Plans for a golf course, resort and housing at Menie, Aberdeen have been consented although they will lead to very extensive damage to a protected sand dune system.
An application for 23 houses on the site of an old office building in South Ascot, Berkshire has been refused by the Secretary of State following concerns from the RSPB and other conservation organisations about its impacts on nearby heathlands supporting vulnerable ground-nesting birds.
Hintlesham Woods is one of the largest areas of ancient woodland in Suffolk. A refuge for local wildlife and a historic area of conservation for local communities. But, it is under serious threat.