Representation by Charlotte Rachael O
- Date submitted
- 28 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I am concerned about the development of Swanscombe Marshes. Wetland habitat is disappearing at an alarming rate globally. Since 1900, the world has been estimated to have lost up to 71% of its wetlands. (Source - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266388496_How_much_wetland_has_the_world_lost_Long-term_and_recent_trends_in_global_wetland_area) As a wetland, Swanscombe contains a variety of different organisms, including species that are critically endangered (The distinguished jumping spider). These could be adversely affected by the development of this site. I believe that wildlife deserves to be protected and cherished. The fact that such an unusual animal is present on site should be celebrated. I ask you to take this into consideration as to whether this is a site that should be developed.