Kent Wildlife Trust warns nature must not pay the price for Sea Link approval
With project consent granted, charity says National Grid must now be held to account to ensure environmental safeguards are delivered, monitored and enforced.
With project consent granted, charity says National Grid must now be held to account to ensure environmental safeguards are delivered, monitored and enforced.
Kent Wildlife Trust is deeply concerned following a fire on the evening of 19 April that has destroyed a significant area of priority saltmarsh habitat at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve, one of Kent’s most important and internationally designated wildlife sites.
Today is final opportunity for National Grid and Interested Parties to respond to concerns raised by the Examining Authority during the Sea Link hearings.
Coalition, backed by Sir Roger Gale MP, warn flawed application places unreasonable burden on charities, local authorities, and communities.
Kent Wildlife Trust is calling on the public to take action before Monday 23 deadline.
Teacher, campaigner, and member Kerry Sabin-Dawson talks all about her membership journey in this blog.
Why do birds sing? A fascinating insight into the world of bird song. at Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve. Discover how to identify birds by their songs and calls.
The annual celebration of the sea runs from Saturday 27th July – Sunday 11th August
In episode 9 of Talk on the Wild Side, Rob Smith speaks to Sir Roger Gale, MP for North Thanet and Deputy Speaker, about why the National Grid need to Rethink Sea Link. If we don't hold them to account, he warns, we would be "failing our future generations."
Rob Smith joins Kent Wildlife Trust's Nina Jones, Steve Weeks, and Emma Waller, as well as Save Minster Marshes' Nik Mitchell, to talk about National Grid's Sea Link plans - a cable, converter, and sub stations that could have devastating impacts on these internationally important sites for wildlife.