MLC welcomes Marine Drive Designation

Wed, 06 Oct 2021

MLC and long standing conservationist Bill Henderson has welcomed the decision to designate the whole of Marine Drive as an Area of Significant Scientific Interest.

"I am very pleased with this outcome", Mr. Henderson stated.

"I first put this proposal to DEFA some considerable time ago, outlining The Marine Drive’s natural heritage importance, supplying outline maps of the land that should be encompassed by a designation, wildlife reports and animal species lists. To their credit, DEFA have acted upon this, recognising the wildlife significance of the area in terms of habitat and animals, including protected wild bird species, insects and lizards and Marine areas," Mr Henderson continued.

"This is also incredibly important in retaining and building the Islands Biosphere Status, recognising the Islands biodiversity and adding a layer of protection to an important biodiverse area."

Numerous species including peregrine falcons, raven, chough and fulmar, use the steep rocky cliffs and diverse coastal grassland, heath and scrub in the area of Marine Drive.

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