Conflicts/Solutions Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What did it create?
A
Environmental issues - had to make sure fishery issues and water quality were fully addressed
2
Q
What did friends of the Earth Cymru say?
A
Barrage would destroy a nationally important wildlife lake to create a £220 million fake lake
3
Q
What is Cardiff bay home too?
A
Colony of 6,000 birds and a site for migration - flooding will displace the birds
4
Q
What is gwent wetlands reserve?
A
New habitat for wading birds to compensate for loss of feeding grounds
£10.5 million
5
Q
What is expected in the area?
A
A rise in groundwater levels of 3 metres could cause damage to properties
6
Q
Opposed barrage?
A
RSPB Fisheries Farmers Friends of earth Local residents
7
Q
Supported barrage?
A
Local business
Local government
Central government
Unemployed
