There
are many significant habitats in this area, and the wetlands are of considerable
importance because they could contain protected species. The biggest impact of
the motorway will be with regard to the loss of hedgerows (about 12,000 metres
in total), and there is the ever-present risk during construction of water
pollution which could have disastrous consequences for aquatic life.
There
are many significant habitats in this area, and the wetlands are of considerable
importance because they could contain protected species. The biggest impact of
the motorway will be with regard to the loss of hedgerows (about 12,000 metres
in total), and there is the ever-present risk during construction of water
pollution which could have disastrous consequences for aquatic life.