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Oaken Wood in Kent to be uprooted as quarry plan gets go ahead

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Paul F 15 Jan 2014
A new ruling which could have drastic consequences for Woodland and wild spaces in England.

"The last hope for the 80 acres of woodland – an attempt by campaigners to force a judicial review of a decision made by the communities secretary, Eric Pickles, to allow development – was thrown out by Judge Mark Ockelton in a 10-minute hearing. Campaigners fear that those 10 minutes could be a landmark point for another 300 ancient woods, covering nearly 9,000 hectares, that the Woodland Trust has said are under threat from the government's new permissive planning policy, which prioritises economic gains. However, it was also the latest twist in what campaigners say has been an example of business and government trampling on the fears of residents. It is a model that they are concerned could be replicated across the country."

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2013/sep/22/oaken-wood-kent-uprooted-q...

On-line petition here

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-oaken-wood

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