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Initial Consultation document
Representation ID: 91742
Received: 11/07/2018
Respondent: Ms L Colman
I am emailing you with regards to the application made by Brett's Aggregates to turn Fritton Woods into a sand and gravel extraction site.
I am in strong opposition to this proposal for a number of reasons.
As a qualified counsellor a large part of my passion is encouraging people to spend more time in natural spaces, especially in woodlands and forests. There is a large amount of growing research which shows both psychological and physical benefits of being in the presence of trees. Some of these benefits are lowered blood pressure and stress hormones and improved immune system.
I have written a blog post about my findings here; http://ferngreenwellness.co.uk/why-being-in-nature-helps-you-feel-well/
We are all aware of the growing amount of air pollution we face as a Country. This seems like a backwards move as we should be preserving and increasing the amount of woodlands we have.
On top of all of the above there is the wildlife that calls Fritton Woods their home, we wouldn't be able to fully appreciate the numbers of beings that are part of the ecosystem.
To lose this woodland would be devastating to the people and wildlife that benefit from spending much needed time there.
I urge you, or whoever is associated with the decision making process to stop and think about the serious implications of this proposal.
I am emailing you with regards to the application made by Brett's Aggregates to turn Fritton Woods into a sand and gravel extraction site.
I am in strong opposition to this proposal for a number of reasons.
As a qualified counsellor a large part of my passion is encouraging people to spend more time in natural spaces, especially in woodlands and forests. There is a large amount of growing research which shows both psychological and physical benefits of being in the presence of trees. Some of these benefits are lowered blood pressure and stress hormones and improved immune system.
I have written a blog post about my findings here; http://ferngreenwellness.co.uk/why-being-in-nature-helps-you-feel-well/
We are all aware of the growing amount of air pollution we face as a Country. This seems like a backwards move as we should be preserving and increasing the amount of woodlands we have.
On top of all of the above there is the wildlife that calls Fritton Woods their home, we wouldn't be able to fully appreciate the numbers of beings that are part of the ecosystem.
To lose this woodland would be devastating to the people and wildlife that benefit from spending much needed time there.
I urge you, or whoever is associated with the decision making process to stop and think about the serious implications of this proposal.