Straitgate Action Group

In 1965, Straitgate Farm near Ottery St Mary in Devon was bought by ECC Quarries in the hope it would yield 20 million tonnes of sand & gravel. In 2001, Straitgate Action Group was formed to oppose the development and its potential harm to water supplies, ancient wetland habitats, protected species and much more. In 2023, Aggregate Industries – owned by Swiss giant Holcim – was finally granted permission to quarry just 1 million tonnes following a public inquiry. This blog records the story.

Saturday 28 October 2023

‘Trees galvanise people. Mature trees are irreplaceable, priceless gift from the past’

Chainsaws, disguises and toxic tea: the battle for Sheffield’s trees https://t.co/53f6b54Mhg
— The Guardian (@guardian) October 24, 2023

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Saturday 28 October 2023

‘Trees galvanise people. Mature trees are irreplaceable, priceless gift from the past’