Representation by Anthony Furness
- Date submitted
- 28 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Re. Swanscombe Marshes I am a member of Buglife. I have not visited Swanscombe Marshes. I live a long way from Swanscombe Marshes in the[] bordering Wales. I farm land where I work to reverse the long term loss of biodiversity from intensive sheep grazing. Any plan, such as the one to build on Swanscombe Marshes will destroy the habitat. No mitigation plan will make up for the loss of habitat that supports the extraordinary diversity of species on the Marshes. I believe, given the dire warnings of climate catastrophe and at a time of crisis in Nature with huge contractions in numbers and diversity of living forms, it is imperative to protect gems such as Swanscombe Marshes. I am 74 years old with little time left. We must value the treasures of life forms (about which we know so little) however insignificant they appear to our eyes. Please refuse this planning application. Anthony Furness