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Jennifer

jenlouise89uk@yahoo.co.uk www.freewebs.com/tjshelties


Sep 12, 04 - 9:22 AM 		Demolition of the countryside

Hello,
I just wanted to say how angry I am that there is a proposed 2,600 new houses planned to be built over a lovely expanse of beautiful woodland and countryside nere to where I live in Horley, Surrey.
I will be so annoyed if the houses go ahead, as so many animals will die.
I would love to start a protest, but I havn't a clue how to go about starting one. Any ideas?
By the way - this is a brilliant forum
Martin Bailey

www.wildlifeservices.co.uk


Sep 12th, 2004 - 12:05 PM 		Re: Demolition of the countryside

Hi,
Before a development such as this can go ahead, the planning department should request an ecological survey of the site, which should cover at least protected species such as badgers, barn owls, bats, great crested newts, etc. Check with them that this has been requested (assuming planning permission has been applied for). Also make sure that the Surrey Wildlife Trust knows about the development, and you could check English Nature's website for any designations the site may have, such as Local Nature Reserve or Site of Special Scientific Interest (links to these sites can be found at our wildlife links page.
Arrange a meeting in a local school/pub/house for anyone who wishes to oppose the plan or learn more about it - advertise this in all the local shops, and at the site itself. Get a local wildlife expert to assess the site for wildlife, and the damage the development may cause - get the planning details from the Council. If enough people object, and/or the wildlife value of the site is very high, and/or there are protected species present, the development may not get planning permission.
Good Luck.
jennifer

www.freewebs.com/tjshelties


Oct 5th, 2004 - 9:50 AM 		Re: Re: Demolition of the countryside

Thankyou for all the advice. There was a referendum held a couple of weeks ago for anyone in our town to vote against the building of the houses, but unfortuatly they didnt get enough votes so they said there was no point in taking the results to the council.
I would arrange a meeting about it, and get a wildlife expert to take a look at the site, but I am only 15 years old so no one would really listen to me!

Also, I would love to hold a massive protest to stop it happening, but again, I am to young, and I havn't got a clue how to go about starting one or anything.
Any further advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Martin Bailey



Oct 5th, 2004 - 10:03 AM 		Re: Re: Re: Demolition of the countryside

Dear Jennifer,

Could you ask one of your teachers about involving your class in a project which addresses this issue?
Don't believe that at 15 you are too young to make a difference! What did the Wildlife Trust have to say on the matter? Don't be afraid to go round and discuss it with them - take a friend if you're nervous.
Have you discussed the issue with your parents? Maybe they can help you? Unfortunately, apathy is a major problem with issues like this, as most people don't seem to care (unless it's on their doorstep). You could always get a load of your friends to stage a protest - don't forget to inform the local papers and the TV stations before you do it, as it will make a good story for them.

Regards,

Martin. (Wildlife & Countryside Services)
jennifer

www.freewebs.com/tjshelties


Oct 8th, 2004 - 8:18 AM 		Re: Re: Re: Re: Demolition of the countryside

Thanks. I dont really think my friends are the sort of people who would want to do something like that. I will get in touch with the wildlife trust and other organisations like them, and do as much as I can about the matter.
Martin Bailey W&CS



Oct 8th, 2004 - 11:31 AM 		Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Demolition of the countryside

Good for you - Good Luck.

M.
jennifer

www.freewebs.com/tjshelties


Oct 25th, 2004 - 2:49 PM 		Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Demolition of the countryside

just thought id let you know thatI have E-mailed the wildlife trust 4 times now and sent them a letter and I have not had any replies. They obviously don't care.
Martin Bailey W&CS



Oct 25th, 2004 - 4:16 PM 		Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Demolition of the countryside

Wildlife Trusts may take a few days or a week or so to reply to letters and e-mails, but if you have waited a fortnight I would telephone them to ask why they haven't replied. At the very least they should give you an explanation as to why they can't/won't help. If you aren't happy with their response, ask to speak to the senior conservation officer. Let me know how you get on.

Martin.
jennifer

www.freewebs.com/tjshelties


Nov 26th, 2004 - 9:30 AM 		Re: Demolition of the countryside

Hello, Just thought id let you know that I have tried to get in contact with them a number of times by telephone but it always engaged. I might as well just give up.


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