Object
Local Wildlife Site Review Consultation
Representation ID: 827
Received: 31/10/2007
Respondent: Mr Julian Kaye
I object to the removal of for example Finches (Canewdon) (note - not an EWT site). I would suggest that the criteria are not sufficiently local to take into account sites that have intrinsic borough value such as Finches (PLUS the related verge), Rayleigh Mount, and even Butts Pond and The Paddock? Essentially, they may NOT be nationally/regionally wildlife important, but locally they are AND offer green corridors, community 'open space' and social enjoyment, etc. Lack of survey specific data (e.g. Butts Pond) should not necessarily result in withdrawal (Also has good population of lizards).
I object to the removal of for example Finches (Canewdon) (note - not an EWT site). I would suggest that the criteria are not sufficiently local to take into account sites that have intrinsic borough value such as Finches (PLUS the related verge), Rayleigh Mount, and even Butts Pond and The Paddock? Essentially, they may NOT be nationally/regionally wildlife important, but locally they are AND offer green corridors, community 'open space' and social enjoyment, etc. Lack of survey specific data (e.g. Butts Pond) should not necessarily result in withdrawal (Also has good population of lizards).