Spencer, Daniel

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Costain, Sophie (DEFA) on behalf of DEFA, ecopolicy 15 June 2023 18:34 Spencer, Daniel RE: AIRC Number 23/10062/AIR has been received.

Hi Daniel

In regards to the proposals for the wildflower meadow. Can you get more information from the applicant about what this actually means? They have not supplied a species list, or are they just intending on managing the existing wildflowers? And they have not included a management regime, which they should as this is very important for the establishment and maintenance of wildflower areas. I think the area is suitable and could colonise with the plants from the adjacent species rich grassland but they just need to be careful and I would not like to see any seed mixes used in this area, so more details are required

I am also concerned because the section on shrub and hedge planting mentions the use of glyphosate and removal of all vegetation underneath the shrub and hedge planting. This is unnecessary and could also damage surrounding habitat, especially where they are planting the Manx hedge. I hope the use of glyphosate is not also intended for the wildflower area...?

Best wishes

Sophie

Miss S Costain, Ecosystem Policy Officer Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture, Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St Johns, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS Tel +44 (0)1624 685963 Mob +44 (0)7624 431301 Fax +44 (0)1624 685851 Email [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.gov.im/defa DEFA - working for a clean, safe, healthy, attractive and vibrant environment which will be enjoyed by present and future generations alike.

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Working Together for a Sustainable Future Gobbragh Cooidjagh Son Traa Ry-Heet Shassooagh -----Original Message----- From: Spencer, Daniel [email protected] Sent: 15 June 2023 12:02 To: DEFA, ecopolicy [email protected] Subject: AIRC Number 23/10062/AIR has been received.

An application for information related to a planning condition(s) has been received that relates to your area of interest. DEFA P&BC encourages you to view the application detail and invites your comment on the consideration.

Kind regards