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WELWYN & HATFIELD TIMES (UK) 21 November 07 Crested newts could sink waste site bid
An endangered species could rule out the use of a site for waste disposal.
Hatfield resident Dean Archer expressed concerns about the use of the Green Belt land on Travellers Lane in the town due to the fact it is the habitat of crested newts.
The New Barnfield site is one of seven identified by the county council as being possibly suitable for waste disposal in Times Territory.
And it is the one at the top of their list and could be used to house a 'waste-to-energy' incinerator.
But Mr Archer, of Fern Dells, said he discovered the reptiles when he was part of a taskforce that cleaned up a pond on the site.
He said: "It was about four or five years ago that we were told that the newts were living there and we believe they are still up there.
"We were cleaning the pond out for the anglers and stumbled on this.
"I can't see how this can be a feasible site to use if there is an endangered species there."
A spokesman for Herts County Council said: "Crested newts are a protected species but, if they are inhabiting the Travellers Lane site, this would not exclude the site from future development.
"If this site were to be developed and there are crested newts living there, surveys would be carried out to establish where they are and their movements.
She added: "A licence could be obtained to move them safely to another suitable location."
"We are keen for as many people as possible to respond to the consultation as this is exactly the type of local information we are interested in."
Those wanting to comment can write to the environment director, County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8DE.
http://www.whtimes.co.uk/content/wh...ewswhtnew&itemid=WEED21 Nov 2007 10:55:22:653
An endangered species could rule out the use of a site for waste disposal.
Hatfield resident Dean Archer expressed concerns about the use of the Green Belt land on Travellers Lane in the town due to the fact it is the habitat of crested newts.
The New Barnfield site is one of seven identified by the county council as being possibly suitable for waste disposal in Times Territory.
And it is the one at the top of their list and could be used to house a 'waste-to-energy' incinerator.
But Mr Archer, of Fern Dells, said he discovered the reptiles when he was part of a taskforce that cleaned up a pond on the site.
He said: "It was about four or five years ago that we were told that the newts were living there and we believe they are still up there.
"We were cleaning the pond out for the anglers and stumbled on this.
"I can't see how this can be a feasible site to use if there is an endangered species there."
A spokesman for Herts County Council said: "Crested newts are a protected species but, if they are inhabiting the Travellers Lane site, this would not exclude the site from future development.
"If this site were to be developed and there are crested newts living there, surveys would be carried out to establish where they are and their movements.
She added: "A licence could be obtained to move them safely to another suitable location."
"We are keen for as many people as possible to respond to the consultation as this is exactly the type of local information we are interested in."
Those wanting to comment can write to the environment director, County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8DE.
http://www.whtimes.co.uk/content/wh...ewswhtnew&itemid=WEED21 Nov 2007 10:55:22:653
