Object

Representation ID: 317

Received: 01/02/2019

Respondent: Councillor Keith Evans

The copse of woodland at upper Brandyway is special as the community home to rare song birds, owls, other birds of prey, various small mammals, toads, and a wide range of local flora. It is not accessed by the public, hence its natural splendour and thriving eco-system. The council tried years ago to infringe the site for housing and found it unworthwhile - but causing site damage still visible. It is not suitable for residential development and it is essential to protect and safeguard this uncommon wildlife and arboreal habitat from diminution and destruction. Legal environmental protections should apply.