Earlier today the Chancellor made some rather worrying comments about the UK Habitats Regulations that are key to protecting the important wildlife sites, have a read of our press release in response to his comments here.
What does everyone think about these comments?
Warden Intern at Otmoor.
Reckon this could be a case of the countryside and its wildlife getting the mucky end of the stick as usual.We must voice our concerns by supporting the relevant societies fighting against this.
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
If you are as shocked and disappointed as we are, read Martin Harpers blog here, please step up for nature and write to your MP expressing why the Habitats Regulations are so important to you. You can find some guidance on our website here, there is also a link to help you find your local MP.
If you enjoy the natural spaces the UK has to offer, maybe a local park or nature reserve or an area of green space in the urban jungle, or maybe you have a nice local walk through greenbelt, all of these habitats could now be under threat. We want to hear why you think it is important to protect these sites for wildlife, for you and for the future generations.
Please let us know what you think to this and please write to your MP.
Thank and best wishes
Good battle cry there Ian already done so hope all other forum users are going to flood their MP's out on this.
Thanks for your comments Seaman, I've added a poll to my original post to gauge peoples concern over these comments. Well done for writing to your MP, good stuff!
I've written to my MP but not sure if she can read or write.....................dis-illusioned
Of all creatures, man is the most detestable, he is the only creature that inflicts pain for sport, knowing it to be pain. ~ Mark Twain
Hi Judi, if you do hear back from them we would love to hear what they have to say and thank you for stepping up.
I tweeted the a few days back .. if anyone wants me to carry a placard let me know! ;o)
Voted for outraged!
Greenest government ever ... ha!
Ant
"IT IS SAID THAT LIFE FLASHES BEFORE YOUR EYES BEFORE YOU DIE. THAT IS TRUE, IT'S CALLED LIVING."Death - Terry Pratchett (The Last Continent).
I've been brutally honest and voted for mildly concern as I'm not sure how the changes affect me, which is true... i've not had much time to read about the implications of the Chancellors speech yet.
I've written to my MP in the past about environmental concerns and had a venomous reply, so i'm a bit reluctant to do it again.
Some interesting media articles about the Chancellors comments over the weekend, have a look here and here
For the latest RSPB opinions on this have a look at Martin Harpers blog
I have now voted as mildly concerned regarding this topic.
My understanding (which could be wrong) is that DEFRA will be reviewing the impact of the EU Habitats Directive etc in England and Wales only. Is that a correct interpretation?
"The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom" - Wlliam Blake