Green belt land ''can play a part'' in food production
Date posted: 02 Feb 2010
Green belt land has a positive impact on the country''s environment and is beneficial to wildlife species, a new report has highlighted.
While controlling the development of the country''s cities, such areas can also play a role in the production of food, according to the research produced by Natural England and the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE).
Commenting on the Green Belts: A Greener Future document, chief executive of Natural England Helen Phillips believes that it is important to continue the success of green belts.
Green belt land has a positive impact on the country''s environment and is beneficial to wildlife species, a new report has highlighted.
While controlling the development of the country''s cities, such areas can also play a role in the production of food, according to the research produced by Natural England and the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE).
Commenting on the Green Belts: A Greener Future document, chief executive of Natural England Helen Phillips believes that it is important to continue the success of green belts.
"The green belt is an important environmental resource that, managed effectively, can help tackle climate change, support wildlife and provide health and leisure opportunities for millions to enjoy," she commented.
Meanwhile, Dr Phillips has also recently made a number of comments concerning Round 3 of the Crown Estate''s wind farm development scheme.
She believes it is important that the needs of wildlife are taken into account when wind power sites are created.
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