Former Stewartby Brickworks, Bedford to be considered for a future Landfill (1 Viewer)

Hi there

I listened to the evening local news tonight about the threat of Former Stewartby Brickworks being considered as a 'Landfill site'

I hope that this is not the case so close to a 'future' extended 'Nature Reserve'.

http://mmetag.wordpress.com/?s=Stewartby+Brickworks+landfill

Regards

Kathy
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Bad news but look on the bright side, it'll be great for gulls. :t:

redeyedvideo said:

Bad news but look on the bright side, it'll be great for gulls. :t:

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Goes to show there is a pro to every con :t:

redeyedvideo said:

Bad news but look on the bright side, it'll be great for gulls. :t:

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Yes. it will be good for gulls, but not so good for the dedicated birds watchers in the local area.

Regards
Kathy
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Proposed Covanta Incinerator at Rookery Pit (former Stewartby Brickworks)

Rookery Pit which formed part of the Stewartby Brickworks has actually been earmarked by US company Covanta for a 600,000 ton a year Waste Incinerator.

This site currently has reedbeds, pools and larger stretches of open water and is an important site for wildlife.

I am a member of an action group fighting the proposed Incinerator on many grounds - one of which is the actual loss of important wildlife habitat and the impact on wildlife and habitats in the adjacent Marston Vale Millennium Country Park. For more details visit www.mmetag.com (Marston Moreteyne Action Group)

I am aware that these sites have been visited regularly by birders over the years.

If anybody has any information regarding sightings of red or amber status species - specifically at Rookery Pit but also at the Marston Vale Millennium Country Park - please could they let me know via email. Also if any members have photos of species that they could share with us to post onto the website (a visual aid always helps) that would be great.

Marston Moreteyne Action Group are holding an open day on Saturday 22nd May at the Methodist Hall (by the Doctors) in Marston Moreteyne 10am - 2pm. If you live in the area are are concerned about the impact the proposed incinerator will have - please pop in and say hello.

Nicola Ryan-Raine
www.mmetag.com