Friends of the Earth: FAQs: How can I try to save a local woodland which is full of wildlife, but threatened by development?

How can I try to save a local woodland which is full of wildlife, but threatened by development?

It can be done with persistence and hard work. Saving Wildlife Sites, the latest in Friends of the Earth's How to Win series of campaign guides, shows you how. It takes you through the thorny issues: different kinds of site designation, wildlife law, and planning regulations. A 'who's who' of specialist wildlife groups and top tips on campaigning are also included.

The good news is that bats are a fully protected species and it is against the law to disturb them or their roosts. If there are bats on the site the developer must consult the relevant statutory agency (English Nature, the Countryside Council of Wales or Scottish Natural Heritage). Contact the Bat Conservation Trust for more information.

Many Friends of the Earth groups get involved in local campaigns to save sites like this. West London Friends of the Earth are campaigning against Heathrow Terminal 5, and groups in the South East are opposing the Dibden Bay port development in Hampshire. Phone us for details of your nearest group.

With the right resources, knowledge of the site and local support, 100's of important wildlife sites have been saved from unnecessary development.

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