Representation by Christine Cliburn
- Date submitted
- 18 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I have serious concerns about the impact on wildlife and habitats in Essex, including: Biodiversity loss, such as water voles, reptiles and rare insects. Damage to and fragmentation of habitats, including ancient woodland and local wildlife sites. Increased noise and lighting disturb communication, breeding, feeding and movement in species such as bats, birds and insects. Reduced remoteness and wildness of the landscape and its tranquillity. Generating more traffic and increasing CO2 emissions, which directly conflicts with the government's target to achieve net zero by 2050. Associated development and future developments will put more pressure on wildlife and wild spaces. I have only lived in the area three years and appreciate the crossing may provide local jobs in construction in the short term, but the environment will suffer for much longer. More roads lead to more cars. Wildlife is getting squeezed into an ever smaller space which is unlikely to be their normal living environment. More cars more health issues.