Representation by Sarah Wilson
- Date submitted
- 20 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Swanscombe Peninsular, and the diverse habitats which the area comprises, have literally been my world for 12 months. It’s landscape and inhabitants have become a vital part of my life and my wellbeing. The peninsular provides much needed open space in an area slowly being destroyed by over-development; a place to run - away from busy, congested, polluted busy roads; a place to walk and discover new flora and fauna on pretty much every visit (yesterday’s example being a female partridge); ultimately, a place to breathe. With such a unique blend of habitats, and being home to a high density of rare species, this area holds more value as a nature reserve than as a theme park which could be made to work financially. Look at the transformation of RSPB Old Moor in Yorkshire as an example of what a wildlife destination this area could become. There is huge potential for this site, not for the short-term financial gains of a theme park but for the promotion of a nationally important wildlife site and for the well-being of those local residents who hope to treasure it long after the pandemic ends.