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Funding wildlife must not put new burden on rural businesses, says CLA The CLA today (Tuesday, 12 October) sounded a note of caution about RSPB proposals for new taxes to protect the environment. The Association said that the plans – in a report entitled Financing nature in an age of austerity – could put even greater pressure on rural businesses at an already-tough time.
CLA President William Worsley said: "The report rightly recognises that currently there is not enough funding for conservation work. However, taxing farmers and land managers or putting a levy on new homes in the countryside is not the answer.
"The economy of the countryside depends on rural businesses which can ill afford additional financial burdens, and the planning system is already too expensive without adding to its costs."
Mr Worsley added: "The idea of conservation credits, which the RSPB raises again, undoubtedly has its merits. However, it needs to be conceived in a way that does not put a brake on much-needed rural housing or businesses." |
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