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Policies and Position Statements

Here are our policies and position statements covering some of the biggest issues affecting wildlife in Essex.

Tilbury 2 Project
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Statement on Tilbury 2 announcement

On 20th February the Secretary of State for Transport gave the go-ahead for the Tilbury 2 development to proceed, which will…

Badger
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Badger cull: position statement

Essex Wildlife Trust position statement: Bovine TB in Cattle and the Badger Cull

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Lower Thames Crossing

Our position on the Lower Thames Crossing. EWT is fundamentally opposed to the plans for a Lower Thames Crossing and we have serious…

Bradwell B

Bradwell B

Our position statement on Bradwell B. Essex Wildlife Trust objects to the development of Bradwell B. The impact on our marine, coastal,…

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