Representation by Allison Macpherson
- Date submitted
- 12 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Swanscombe Peninsula. I am distressed that any consideration should be given to the development of this unique location which offers coastal, grassland, scrub and wetland environments for an incredible range of rare and endangered species. This at a time when many of us are trying hard to make up for the loss of suitable environments for insects, birds, other wildlife and plants in our own small gardens and local areas. I have never seen a man orchid except in photos, and any site which has them should be protected automatically and without debate. When that site also shelters at least 250 invertebrate species of concern to conservationists and is a breeding site for 15 red listed bird species, 12 other bird species of principal importance, 13 nationally scarce plants and 5 red listed plants it's survival is of national importance. Please adopt Natural England's proposal that the peninsula should be made a site of special scientific interest and protect it to the full extent of the law. Sincerely, Allison Macpherson