Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 58761

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Mr Jonathan Shanklin

Representation Summary:

An example where ELMS could be used for benefit would be the Roman Road SSSI, where a 50m buffer on either side could provide opportunity for declining ruderal arable species and hence for declining farmland birds. Equally a buffer of new grassland might allow opportunity for management of the SSSI by grazing, which would help reverse biodiversity decline.

Full text:

An example where ELMS could be used for benefit would be the Roman Road SSSI, where a 50m buffer on either side could provide opportunity for declining ruderal arable species and hence for declining farmland birds. Equally a buffer of new grassland might allow opportunity for management of the SSSI by grazing, which would help reverse biodiversity decline.