Representation by Dee Noble
- Date submitted
- 24 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
#LowerThamesCrossing Just two days left to stand up for nature If approved, the Lower Thames Crossing proposal will have harmful implications for wildlife and our landscape. But there are still two days left to register as an interested party and submit your concerns by either writing your own concerns or using our text below. 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.