Representation by Robert Andrews
- Date submitted
- 19 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I urge you to protect this rare and beautiful marsh for today and future generations. It supports: 1. Over 250 invertebrate species, including the Critically Endangered Distinguished jumping spider (Attulus distinguendus), which is found on only one other site in the UK. Swanscombe is home to nationally rare and endangered bees, spiders, beetles, wasps and a host of other invertebrates that make the site of national importance. 2. Breeding grounds of 15 red-listed Birds of Conservation Concern and 12 Species of Principal Importance- including Marsh harriers, Bearded tit, Nightingales and Black redstart. 3. Nightingales!!! Please stop their decline. 4. 13 rare and red listed plants. If we're trying to re wild the UK and restore habitats, absorb CO2 and ensure places for kids to learn about the importance of wild places why destroy this important and rich habitat. Please stop this.