The New Malden Pipe Track: infrastructure or wildlife corridor
non-native rye grass with the botanical interest of a rugby pitch Kingston Council has commissioned Land Use Consultants (LUC) to undertake an independent review of the borough’s Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs). SINCs are non-statutory sites that are designated due to their importance for nature conservation. A number of wildlife areas across Kingston are already recognised as SINCs as they form vital components of the ecological network and green corridor in the borough. The council attest that, 'A SINC designation raises awareness of a site’s importance for wildlife and biodiversity, particularly with regards to planning and land management decisions, and helps ensure they are afforded adequate protection by the planning system in London'. But will our degraded sites pass this 'test' as the designation hasn't stopped sites from being destroyed or developed for infrastructure. Thames Water Pipe Track Site of (Grade 1 Borough) Import...