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Question 57: Proposed site MIN 38 (Waveney Forest, Fritton)
Representation ID: 91852
Received: 26/07/2018
Respondent: GYB Services
In reference to the proposed scheme to include areas of Fritton in NCC's gravel and aggregate proposals; I feel that it is important to point out the grave implications for the wildlife and bio-diversity of this area. The removal of significant amounts of tree canopy covering this area would have a drastic negative environmental consequences for plants, birds, mammals and invertebrates. It would lead to a loss of wildlife habitat and also the amenity value of the woodland would be lost.
Local pollution levels will also increase with less carbon scrubbing capacity due to the removal of trees. This will also effect the water retention/interception capacity of the surrounding area, possibly leading to higher soil erosion.
The development of the site for economic reasons would have a negative impact on the biodiversity of the wider area and with many different habitats and eco systems being lost or detrimentally effected.
I feel this area provides a very important amenity and landscape value to the surrounding area and the Yarmouth borough as a whole. Enjoyed by the public and is visible within the surrounding landscape.
Great Yarmouth Borough has very little woodland and any remaining 'pockets' need to be protected and retained as best they can, not only for wildlife but for the benefit of us all.
I am happy to discuss this further in my capacity of Tree Officer for GY Borough.
To Whom it may Concern,
In reference to the proposed scheme to include areas of Fritton in NCC's gravel and aggregate proposals; I feel that it is important to point out the grave implications for the wildlife and bio-diversity of this area. The removal of significant amounts of tree canopy covering this area, would have a drastic negative environmental consequences for plants, birds, mammals and invertebrates. It would lead to a major loss of wildlife habitat and also the amenity value of the woodland would be lost.
Local pollution levels will also increase with less carbon scrubbing capacity due to the removal of trees. This will also effect the water retention/interception capacity of the surrounding area, possibly leading to higher soil erosion.
The development of the site for economic reasons would have a negative impact on the biodiversity of the wider area and with many different habitats and eco systems being lost or detrimentally effected.
I feel this area provides a very important amenity and landscape value to the surrounding area and the Yarmouth borough as a whole. Enjoyed by the borough and is visible within the surrounding landscape.
Great Yarmouth Borough has very little woodland and any remaining 'pockets' need to be protected and retained as best they can, not only for wildlife but for the benefit of us all.
I am happy to discuss this further in my capacity of Tree Officer for GY Borough.
