RSPB deeply concerned over Tory government's "attack on nature"

RSPB deeply concerned over Tory government’s “attack on nature”

Communities / Sun 25th Sep 2022 at 10:53am

THE ROYAL SOCIETY for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has launched a scathing attack on possible government plans in their mini-budget.

They expressed their concerns in a series of tweets on Saturday.

The Twitter thread is below.

Their concerns are centred on the possible investment zones. One of the zones could be Essex and therefore, Harlow.

The thread is below.

The RSPB states: “Make no mistake, we are angry. This Government has today launched an attack on nature. We don’t use the words that follow lightly. We are entering uncharted territory. Please read this thread.

⚠️😡Make no mistake, we are angry. This Government has today launched an attack on nature. We don’t use the words that follow lightly. We are entering uncharted territory. Please read this thread. 1/13 pic.twitter.com/NAPfIjLZKA
— RSPB England 🌍 (@RSPBEngland) September 23, 2022

As of today, from Cornwall to Cumbria, Norfolk to Nottingham wildlife is facing one of the greatest threats it’s faced in decades. 2/13
— RSPB England 🌍 (@RSPBEngland) September 23, 2022

What the Government has proposed in today’s mini-budget on top of yesterday’s announcements potentially tears up the most fundamental legal protections our remaining wildlife has. 3/13
— RSPB England 🌍 (@RSPBEngland) September 23, 2022

If they carry out their plans nowhere will be safe. This map shows legally protected areas in purple and orange (the SACs and SPAs) mapped on to districts, in green, that want investment zones. Places where anything could be built anywhere. And these are just the start. 4/13 pic.twitter.com/hFaY77SXBb
— RSPB England 🌍 (@RSPBEngland) September 23, 2022

“Releasing more land” they call it 5/13 https://t.co/fKzMd02Lss
— RSPB England 🌍 (@RSPBEngland) September 23, 2022

And it doesn’t stop there – the new Retained EU Laws Bill could see the end of basic protections known as the Habitat Regulations. Laws that protect our birds and animals, everywhere from forests to our coasts. 6/13
— RSPB England 🌍 (@RSPBEngland) September 23, 2022

Where you live, the wildlife and places you love, from the shires to the cities – all under threat from bulldozers, from concrete. 7/13
— RSPB England 🌍 (@RSPBEngland) September 23, 2022

For now, this is focussed on England, but the intent is clear for this to extend across the UK. 8/13
— RSPB England 🌍 (@RSPBEngland) September 23, 2022

And the real tragedy is this: the utter lack of understanding by ministers that healthy nature underpins a healthy society and a healthy economy. Have they even read their own report? 9/13 https://t.co/sLgvAmizzf
— RSPB England 🌍 (@RSPBEngland) September 23, 2022

We cannot let this happen. And now more than ever nature needs your help. We need to make it abundantly clear that we will not stand for this. 10/13
— RSPB England 🌍 (@RSPBEngland) September 23, 2022

We are currently planning a mass mobilisation of our members and supporters. More news on this next week. 11/13
— RSPB England 🌍 (@RSPBEngland) September 23, 2022

But right now, we have one simple ask: tell your MP how you feel. Impress on them that the Government doesn’t do this in your name. 12/13
— RSPB England 🌍 (@RSPBEngland) September 23, 2022

If ever nature has needed you, it’s now. 13/13
— RSPB England 🌍 (@RSPBEngland) September 23, 2022

1 Comment for RSPB deeply concerned over Tory government’s “attack on nature”:

Nicholas Taylor

2022-09-27 18:01:18

Trashing the Stort Valley. Building on the Green Belt. Building on green spaces around the town, no wonder the RSPB are worried.

1 Comment for RSPB deeply concerned over Tory government’s “attack on nature”:

Nicholas Taylor

2022-09-27 18:01:18

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