Representation by Richard Worn
- Date submitted
- 23 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I have serious concerns about the impact of the Lower Thames Crossing 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.