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E-Petition - Declare a Local Nature Reserve at Barry's Old Harbour in order to protect local wildlife using the saltwater marsh
Petition Summary - What does the Petition ask the Council to do
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.
Petition Summary - What does the Petition ask the Council to do
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.