Representation by Liz Carlton
- Date submitted
- 13 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I object strongly to the idea that a theme park is going to be built on an area which should be designated an area of special scientific interest, as recommended by Natural England. The UK is in the midst of the biggest and most dangerous biodiversity loss in recent history. We can’t afford to be concreting over an area like this which is home to over 250 invertebrate species, including the Critically Endangered Distinguished jumping spider (Attulus distinguendus), which is found on only one other site in the UK. It’s a breeding ground for red listed birds and home to reptiles, bats, water vole and otters. And red listed plants like the man orchid Please, please don’t do this. Not for any reason must this be done. Not for a theme park! Kids need to be in nature, it’s wonderful, it’s healthy and it’s educational. They just don’t need another theme park.