government alterations to wildlife and countryside act

Ian H said:

Thank you for all of your interest on this topic and thanks again to Doggie for bringing it to everyones attention.

As promised the RSPB has taken up the gauntlet on the red tape challenge and we have now put together an e-action under the title 'Some cuts never heal', it would be great if you could participate with our campaign as well as the actions you have already taken. Please click here and you will be taken to our webpage where we have an  e-mail form to send a message to the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP who is responsible for the 'red tape challenge' initiative.

Thanks once again for your time and interest in saving nature.

Sent that too :-)

The very adding of things like the Wildlife and Countryside Act, and the Marine Act that is still in it's infancy and was fought to get for years, shows a distinct lack of common sense in choosing what should be up for cuts consultation.  To even consider these is an insult to those who fought and campaigned hard to get them put in place - not only the general public but the politicians that supported them.  They are not trivial pieces of legislation - they are the vital safeguards that out environment and wildlife needs to protect them from ruthless exploitation - which is exactly what will happen if the legislation is ditched.  How many developers, oil companies etc are rubbing their hands in glee at the thought of being able to snap up some prime habitats for their own financial gain without a care for what they destroy in the process?

Well said Kat.

I've signed both too. Big business will never look beyond the interest of it's bank balance, and thank goodness we have organisations that are on the watch for short-sighted proposals like this. Some "green" government!!

You may be interested to read the latest post on our Saving special places blog, any comments of support on there would be much appreciated and please pass this on to any friends or family that care for nature!

Pleased to see that the RSPB, as usual, is getting stuck into this one,it's just as important as the reserves that we all love to visit

Unknown said:

Can I just point out, that as well as the petition run by 38 Degrees, the official public consultation process is currently going on, here. This page explains the concept of the Red Tape Challenge.   

Even if you think the idea of putting laws which protect wildlife and the countryside up for review by the public is totally misguided, this is another opportunity to express your views (hint).   

Done :0)

Bringing this topic up to the front page......here are the key links if you want to express your views on this:

RSPB e-action form

Government - Red Tape challenge feedback page

38 Degrees Petition 

i have sent the online email and also emailed my mp - he states hes interested in rural issues and the environment so i also included this:

"This is particularly important in this beautiful semi rural community which suffers from the barbaric practice of hare coursing - recently marked by Wilts Police as a priority for them in XXXXXX.Its hard enough for the boys in blue to get any convictions at the moment without the powers being withdrawn.
I am also very concerned that this news suddenly appeared in the Guardian newspaper which seemed to be a leak rather than a public announcement of such important policy change. A google search does not pull up any gov't announcement - only other sources.
I am really rather concerned and would like to know your stance on this."
my personal take but i feel so important for this locale
I wonder if he will reply?
Izzy

Unknown said:

I do not believe this is the purpose or proper use of this forum!