Green Party campaigner, Rachel Rodwell, has welcomed the new campaigning by the Woodland Trust against the expansion of Hermitage Quarry in Barming and has handed in a petition of over 400 signatures to KCC.
Green Rachel Rodwell said, “There is an ecological emergency unfolding around us yet KCC and Gallaghers seem to think it is quite reasonable to destroy a huge swathe of ancient woodland for profit and pretty stones for houses.
“Ancient woodland cannot be replaced. It takes over 400 years for the soil biome to mature. It is protected as it has a level of diversity not seen in new woodland.
“With the loss of 70% of species during the past 50 years, this plan does the opposite of what the world needs. If we are to ensure a future for our children we must start planting forests not destroying them.”
