240905 | Petition - Change.org | Cease Sand Mining Operations on Hayle Beach Immediately
Cease Sand Mining Operations on Hayle Beach Immediately
Why this petition matters
My roots are deeply ingrained in this beautiful place we call Hayle Beach. I grew up here and witnessed the rich bio-diversity of our local ecosystem. This is an important area not just for me but for the entire community of Cornwall. In recent times, our once tranquil beach is suffering as tonnes of sand are removed day and night, sold for profit with no thought of the environmental repercussions.
Authorities justify the mining, claiming it is necessary for keeping the channel clear for fishermen. But the reality is clearly different. Excavation is taking place on the beach, far from the central channel they declare to keep clear.
The ill effects of this relentless mining are evident. Night-time operations disrupt peace, and the incessant excavation poses a risk to our children's safety on the beach. Furthermore, it's a serious threat to the delicate ecosystem and local wildlife that call this beach home. The often cited study in the Journal of Coastal Research has consistently shown that sand mining impacts coastal and marine biodiversity and flood defences.
Hayle Beach, a gem of Cornwall and voted Best Beach in the UK by The Times, deserves to be protected and nurtured, not exploited. Our plea is simple: cease the sand mining immediately. This isn't merely about preserving our beach for recreational purposes. It's about safeguarding our ecosystem, our local community, and our future.
Your signature can make a difference. Stand with us to stop the mining and protect Hayle Beach – now, before it is too late. Please sign the petition.
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