3rd March 2009, 03:18 PM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by 1man1desk
However, some of these projects had existing commitments to extended programmes of non-intrusive surveys, followed by trial trenching, followed by mitigation design, including substantial excavations in advance of construction, all spread over a year or more. Most of that work will still happen, but compressed into a much shorter period, and I don't think that is necessarily good for the quality of work, or the quality of the decision-making processes involved. Similar comments could be made in relation to protected species, habitats, etc.
I couldn't agree more. I think those of us that work in conservation (whether it be nature, heritage or whatever) are in for a bruising couple of years within the planning process. B)