10 hopes and aspirations for special places in 2011

At the dawn of 2011 - here's a list of things that need to happen to ensure that our special places and the wildlife they support are safe and cherished for the future.

• Dungeness is, finally, given the protection it deserves and is cherished both for its wildlife and as a great place to visit and get close to nature.
• In England we want the Natural Environment White Paper to be a landmark in the history of nature conservation and be the point at which the coalition Government adds meaning to it’s aspiration to be the greenest government ever.
• The wildlife of Talbot Heath, in Poole, is not lost to the pressure of housing development.
• Wise decisions are taken on the Humber that enable port-related development to go ahead (with all the jobs that will create) while ensuring that the area’s natural environment is effectively protected and cherished.
• What do we want? Marine Protected Areas.  When do we want them? Now (in other words 30 years after they were due, actually)
• The Scottish Government to say no to Hunterston and turn it’s back on dirty coal.
• Mersey barrage?  It was the wrong option 20 years ago – it’s the wrong option in 2011.  Say no now.
• Letter to the Future hits new heights in terms of support – you can still sign it.  If you already have - thank you!
• Our new campaign – which will replace Letter to the Future – builds on the support of the hundreds of thousands of you who are already stepping up for nature.

Hang on that’s only 9!  Go on, what would be your tenth?

Happy new year!

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