Representation by Rebecca Fricker
- Date submitted
- 20 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
As a resident of Essex, I have serious concerns about the impact the Lower Thames Crossing will have on wildlife and habitats in Essex, including those identified by wildlife protection groups such as: - 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. I am also very aware that building more roads and tunnels has been proven to generate more traffic, rather than alleviate existing issues, with a subsequent increase in CO2 emissions, which directly conflicts with the government's target to achieve net zero by 2050.