Sizewell C and Wildlife

the RSPB on the 2nd June. In our Written Representations we covered in
detail many issues that are of concern to us. We do not believe that EDF
have justified the loss of such a large area of Sizewell Marshes SSSI. The
equivalent of around 10 football pitches of nationally protected wildlife
rich habitat will be lost forever, covered by concrete, roads and
buildings, despite that fact there is an alternative available that would
lead to considerably lower loss. We are also concerned that the development
will fundamentally alter the groundwater within the remaining SSSI. EDF’s
plans are to replace this with more surface water which, as it receives
water from Leiston Sewage works, is of significantly poorer quality. This
is very likely to harm large areas of nationally important fen habitat,
home to many rare plants. There remains considerable uncertainty how the
development will affect Minsmere to the north and we stand side by side
with our friends at the RSPB in seeking re-assurances that this famous
reserve will be unharmed.

 Suffolk Wildlife Trust 17th June 2021

 https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/news/sizewell-c-update-june-2021