Representation by Gillian Slade
- Date submitted
- 17 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Swanscombe Marshes are a site of special scientific interest. This means there are many plant, insect and animal species that are rare or endangered, including the jumping spider. This is a very precious place. We need to protect these endangered plants and animals because once they are gone there is nothing we can do to bring them back, they are gone forever when they could have been protected. A theme park can be built elsewhere and this important wild place cannot be destroyed for the sake of a theme park. I have not visited the marshes but live in Kent and will definitely be visiting when restrictions are lifted. Wild places like this are not only important for the rare species that live there but also for people to visit and enjoy. I know I would much rather visit Swanscombe marshes than a theme park and so would many other people. This important site must be protected and preserved so that people can continue to enjoy it and the plants and animals that live there can continue to thrive.