Transport secretary Grant Shapps has ordered that the clearance of ancient woodland required for the construction of HS2 should be halted until a review of the project has concluded.
Clearance of the woodland will only be allowed if they are absolutely necessary to avoid major cost and schedule impacts, should the scheme proceed as planned.
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The Woodand Trust has claimed that at least 108 ancient woods would be affected by HS2 as a whole, with 63 suffering “direct loss” and damage due to noise, vibration and changes to lighting and dust. There are 34 sites affected in the first phase from London to Birmingham.
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