I have previously written about the eco-vandalism that is HS2.
SS15 wildlife watching: Commitments to HS2 and Sizewell C undermine Government promises on climate
SS15 wildlife watching: How to stop HS2
SS15 wildlife watching: There is no case for HS2 in 2021
It has now emerged that the company building HS2 has completely underestimated its impact on habitats and wildlife according to year-long research undertaken by the Wildlife Trusts.
HS2 Limited made a commitment to "no net loss of biodiversity" for replaceable habitats along Phase 1 and 2a of the route and a net gain for biodiversity along Phase 2b. However, calculations show that:
For Phase 1, there will be at least 17% less nature present after construction than there was before building started. HS2 Limited’s figures say there will only be a 2.6 % nature loss.
For Phase 2a, there will be at least 42% less nature present after construction than there was before building started. HS2 Limited’s figures say there will only be a 17.01% nature loss.
Wildlife Trusts - HS2: is it worse than you think? Sign the open letter
The report published by the Wildlife Trusts ....
Highlights major errors and concerns with the methodology and calculations HS2 Limited has used to determine the scheme’s design, the environmental impact calculations and their proposed habitat mitigation
Sets out the changes that the UK Government is advised to sanction so the truth about the impacts on nature can be confirmed
Makes the case for an immediate pause on Phase 1 construction and on the current Phase 2 legislative process whilst the issues above are rectified
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