The Nine Ladies Anti-Quarry Campaign has effectively postponed the destruction of Stanton moor hillside in the Peak District National Park for almost two years.
The holders of the mineral rights for the area (now Marshalls P.F.C) wish to destroy over 50 acres of land to extract gritstone. A Company meeting to discuss work plans has been rescheduled to the end of March. This (probably) means that an eviction is not imminent, which gives YOU time to get involved in and support the campaign and here's why
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Following a history of destructive quarrying, the hillside of Stanton Moor has now become a re-generated woodland. The area is a haven to fallow deer, badgers, rare bats and plants. There are also natural springs that supply the water to the local village.
If the proposal to quarry goes ahead, this would have a disastrous impact on the area. It would destroy wildlife habitats and the setting of the Nine Ladies stone circle. Increased lorry traffic would raise noise and pollution levels. The plans would also have a detrimental effect on visitors and tourism.
There are many ways in which you can support the campaign and during the cold winter months ahead help is much needed and appreciated at the protest camp.
You can write with your concerns to:
Mr J Anfield
Head of Planning P.D.N.P.A
Aldern House
Baslow Rd.
D45 4AE
Mr G Morgesson
Estate Office
Haddon Hall
Bakewell
The Secretary of State for the Environment & Transport
D JR Eland House
Bressenden Place
London SW1 5DU
And a couple more bits of woodland under threat of being trashed
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A protest camp was set up on the route of the planned A46 bypass, near Alvaston in Derbyshire, towards the end of last year and would welcome more people or donations in any form. Contact 07812434217/ 01332727237/ site mobile 07769534725 or email dot@theadora.screaming.net
Work on the Lamberhurst Bypass (on the border of Kent and Sussex) is due to begin in spring or summer 2002 and campaigners would welcome support in any form. For more info and pictures see www.lamberhurstbypass.com