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To: Vale of Glamorgan Council
Declare a Local Nature Reserve at Barry's Old Harbour to help protect local wildlife
Saltwater marsh is one of the rarest habitats in the UK. The Old Harbours saltwater marsh supports wintering red listed species such as Curlew and Whimbrel. It also supports other waders and seabirds such as Shelduck, Grey Heron, Little Egret, Knot and Redshank. We call on the Vale of Glamorgan Council to declare this area a Local Nature Reserve which can contribute to the Welsh Governments aim of protecting 30% of Wales for nature by 2030. We are concerned that jet ski users and some irresponsible dog walkers are disturbing resting and feeding birds. We are also concerned at the sewage pollution currently being discharged into this harbour. Please help us protect our local wildlife.
Why is this important?
Wildlife throughout the United Kingdom is facing the destruction of much of their habit...we desperately need more Local Nature Reserves if we are ever going to reverse this shocking fact.
