{"id":59967,"date":"2022-01-25T15:52:36","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T15:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=59967"},"modified":"2022-01-25T17:47:44","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T17:47:44","slug":"protesters-act-as-contractors-remove-hundreds-of-trees-in-whitchurch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2022\/01\/25\/protesters-act-as-contractors-remove-hundreds-of-trees-in-whitchurch\/","title":{"rendered":"Protesters act as contractors remove hundreds of trees in Whitchurch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campaigning groups come together at Northern Meadows as work begins on Velindre Cancer Centre<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>CAMPAIGNERS set up a Nature Emergency Community Camp yesterday to protest against the removal of 350 trees as part of the development of the new Velindre Cancer Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/5535E0E7-7D31-4858-AD9F-83AF30FB1016-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59974\" width=\"507\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/5535E0E7-7D31-4858-AD9F-83AF30FB1016-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/5535E0E7-7D31-4858-AD9F-83AF30FB1016-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/5535E0E7-7D31-4858-AD9F-83AF30FB1016-1-293x220.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/5535E0E7-7D31-4858-AD9F-83AF30FB1016-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59974\" width=\"507\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/5535E0E7-7D31-4858-AD9F-83AF30FB1016-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/5535E0E7-7D31-4858-AD9F-83AF30FB1016-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/5535E0E7-7D31-4858-AD9F-83AF30FB1016-1-293x220.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>The Nature Emergency Community Camp<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About 50 protesters from Save the Northern Meadows and Extinction Rebellion blocked workers&#8217; lorries from entering the site and chanted \u201cwe will fight for our children\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BREAKING: Police are trying to drag <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/xr_cymru?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@xr_cymru<\/a> protesters from the road as they block workers from entering the Northern Meadows site where a Velindre cancer centre is being built. Vid by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zarantonia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@zarantonia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ULdLaRYXvZ\">pic.twitter.com\/ULdLaRYXvZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Conor Gogarty (@ConorGogarty) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ConorGogarty\/status\/1485637280463212552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 24, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>Credit: @zarantonia on Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Police officers dragged protesters off the road in an attempt to break up the blockade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A plan to redevelop the land into the new Velindre Cancer Centre was approved by Cardiff council in 2017 and is expected to be completed in 2025 but campaigners are worried about the effects of the development on the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Protesters say the destruction of the meadow would mean the loss of wildlife including bats, hedgehogs, and endangered birds, and one of Cardiff\u2019s largest remaining green spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/18078BE1-2F46-4950-91AC-265392FD6305-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59972\" width=\"397\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/18078BE1-2F46-4950-91AC-265392FD6305-1.jpeg 713w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/18078BE1-2F46-4950-91AC-265392FD6305-1-250x300.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/18078BE1-2F46-4950-91AC-265392FD6305-1-293x351.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/18078BE1-2F46-4950-91AC-265392FD6305-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59972\" width=\"397\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/18078BE1-2F46-4950-91AC-265392FD6305-1.jpeg 713w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/18078BE1-2F46-4950-91AC-265392FD6305-1-250x300.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/18078BE1-2F46-4950-91AC-265392FD6305-1-293x351.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Forest Farm Nature Reserve Official Boundary<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> A spokesperson for Velindre Cancer Centre said: Velindre University NHS Trust absolutely respects everyone\u2019s right to peaceful protest and will continue to work with everyone on site to ensure public and staff safety which is our number one priority.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur commitments include supporting the ecological diversity and natural environment of the site, while implementing sustainable transport and a Green Travel Plan.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When questioned on how many trees will be cleared on social media, Velindre responded: &#8220;We also want the building to be green, which means making it carbon neutral, using renewable energy and natural resources, protecting and conserving water \u2013 and minimising light pollution, noise impact and the production of waste materials.For every tree cleared as part of the development of the new Velindre Cancer Centre, we will plant two trees.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current clearance work taking place as part of the development of the new Velindre Cancer Centre will see us remove approximately 150 trees on Cardiff Council land and the new cancer centre site. The trees due to be cleared have been classed as per the British Standard BS55837 and include category B trees (of moderate quality and value) and C trees (of low quality) alongside deceased trees.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> A Cardiff council spokesperson said: \u201cThe application was approved after the planning committee had visited the site and considered all material planning factors, including the information submitted within the Environmental Statement, along with the concerns raised by residents and the responses from technical consultees, none of the whom objected to the proposal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/FEF3FAE3-F3E2-4114-9AF5-D226669271E1_1_201_a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60091\" width=\"569\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/FEF3FAE3-F3E2-4114-9AF5-D226669271E1_1_201_a.jpeg 597w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/FEF3FAE3-F3E2-4114-9AF5-D226669271E1_1_201_a-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/FEF3FAE3-F3E2-4114-9AF5-D226669271E1_1_201_a-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/FEF3FAE3-F3E2-4114-9AF5-D226669271E1_1_201_a-293x294.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/FEF3FAE3-F3E2-4114-9AF5-D226669271E1_1_201_a-390x390.jpeg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/FEF3FAE3-F3E2-4114-9AF5-D226669271E1_1_201_a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60091\" width=\"569\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/FEF3FAE3-F3E2-4114-9AF5-D226669271E1_1_201_a.jpeg 597w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/FEF3FAE3-F3E2-4114-9AF5-D226669271E1_1_201_a-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/FEF3FAE3-F3E2-4114-9AF5-D226669271E1_1_201_a-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/FEF3FAE3-F3E2-4114-9AF5-D226669271E1_1_201_a-293x294.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/FEF3FAE3-F3E2-4114-9AF5-D226669271E1_1_201_a-390x390.jpeg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A member of the Save the Northern Meadows group, Tanya-Marie Gillet, 24, of Roath, said: \u201cBuilding on the Meadows is going to destroy a lot of the nature there and could cause a lot of problems for people who live near it, as the pollution will end up being really high from the new access road they plan on building.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another member, Cat Lewis of Hollybush, Coryton said: \u201cI\u2019m not sure how I\u2019ll cope, hearing and seeing the devastation constantly from my balcony. It\u2019s where I exercise, contemplate, work, relax.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/E66EA949-3095-48E0-85FF-BB0B11C80F11_1_201_a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60036\" width=\"532\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/E66EA949-3095-48E0-85FF-BB0B11C80F11_1_201_a.jpeg 568w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/E66EA949-3095-48E0-85FF-BB0B11C80F11_1_201_a-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/E66EA949-3095-48E0-85FF-BB0B11C80F11_1_201_a-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/E66EA949-3095-48E0-85FF-BB0B11C80F11_1_201_a-293x293.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/E66EA949-3095-48E0-85FF-BB0B11C80F11_1_201_a-390x390.jpeg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/E66EA949-3095-48E0-85FF-BB0B11C80F11_1_201_a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60036\" width=\"532\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/E66EA949-3095-48E0-85FF-BB0B11C80F11_1_201_a.jpeg 568w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/E66EA949-3095-48E0-85FF-BB0B11C80F11_1_201_a-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/E66EA949-3095-48E0-85FF-BB0B11C80F11_1_201_a-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/E66EA949-3095-48E0-85FF-BB0B11C80F11_1_201_a-293x293.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/E66EA949-3095-48E0-85FF-BB0B11C80F11_1_201_a-390x390.jpeg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Credit: Katie.pond on Instagram <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A member of Cardiff Extinction Rebellion, Sophie Anderson, 22, of Cathays said: \u201cThe Northern Meadows is simply not the place for a new development. 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