Written question asked by Bob Spink (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 14 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2009. It was answered by Huw Irranca-Davies (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Thundersley Common

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what public consultations have been held in respect of the removal of trees from Thundersley Common; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Natural England does not have any information on public consultations held in respect of the removal of trees from Thundersley Great Common site of special scientific interest (SSSI), or in respect of the other essential components of the heathland restoration work being undertaken by Castle Point borough council. These works have the full support of Natural England, in fulfilling the council's statutory duties to protect and enhance the special interest features for which this SSSI is notified.

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