Environmental Destruction
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This week at CraigyrHesg saw a continued upward trend in terms of pollution indicators at CraigyrHesg. We’ve noticed that over the last few weeks it’s been getting steadily higher and it’s pretty obvious that much of it is not natural (pollen etc) as the trend doesn’t include weekends or Bank Holidays) – so something is…
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18th April 2024 Dear Ms Dahl Thank you for addressing our concerns, though unfortunately, they remain unresolved. Continuous reminders of the quarry’s “high-quality” blue pennant sandstone, essential to your profits, does not carry much weight —much like the persistent dust plumes we endure as nearby residents. Our deep connection to our land, akin to the…
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These phrases highlight the emotional and physical impact of the blasts, from fear and frustration to damage and noise. These are statements from a private facebook group not intended for PR or sharing with Heidelberg. Can you imagine living like this ? And if that wasn’t enough, imagine this cloud heading in your child’s direction…
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The CraigyrHesg quarry, situated in the Taff Valley near Pontypridd, is touted by Heidelberg Materials as a nationally significant source of premium quality blue pennant sandstone, essential for road surfacing. However, this description reflects merely a cold, analytical viewpoint—one that reduces CraigyrHesg to nothing more than a measurable asset, quantified in tonnes, tracked for its…
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The Appeal Report is quite the eye-opener. A cursory glance reveals some glaring issues that demand attention. CraigyrHesg Appeal Report First and foremost, the treatment of the residents and their elected representatives throughout this process is nothing short of demeaning. In my opinion, they’ve been subjected to a condescending, and patronizing attitude, which is utterly…
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Seeing the picture that Harri drew today made me consider the experiences of a child growing up in 21st Century Wales compared to a child growing in the 19th Century. We like to think that things have progressed significantly since then but in some areas that need to be highlighted and addressed. As a children…
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per the appeal document there will be a net benefit to the area once the last rock is extracted… We get new bat boxes at the end of all this. Shame their current habitat is being destroyed during nesting season. BBC News How the local people are responding to this destruction. https://www.facebook.com/adam.butler.737448/videos/651785030397220 Walesonline Video
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/angry-residents-protest-against-controversial-28890820 BBC: Quarry protest over fears for homes and health
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The decision to allow quarrying at this site until 2047 is deeply troubling and raises significant concerns about the well-being of the community, the environment, and the health of future generations. The proximity of the quarrying operations to the school, with multiple generations of children growing up within less than 164 meters of blasting, rock…
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City of Heidelberg City HallMarktplatz 1069117 Heidelberg Germany 19th March 2024 Dear City of Heidelberg Officials, I am writing to you regarding a proposal that I believe will benefit both the community and the local economy. After careful consideration and consultation, I am interested in starting a quarry operation near Königstuhl, close to your famous…
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You can feel the pain, anguish, anger and sadness as one person notes the destruction and loss of a precious green space . This part of the Taff Valley was green again, at least for a short while… https://www.facebook.com/100055055107740/videos/749934503787620
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“Myfanwy” is a sad, mournful and yet optimistic song of loss, love and perennial hope. It is often performed in communal settings, such as Eisteddfodau, traditional Welsh festivals celebrating music and poetry. The dissonance within “Myfanwy” lies in its ability to evoke both sadness and joy simultaneously. Welsh culture often embraces the concept of “hwyl,”…
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It’s quite poignant that amidst the desolation wrought by the rush to exploit Wales’s mineral riches, juxtaposed with the ongoing activities at Craig-yr-Hesg, the impending arrival of the National Eisteddfod in Pontypridd serves as a stark reminder of Welsh culture’s resilience in the face of voracious, exploitative forces. “The Rape of the Fair Country” as…
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My Welsh language skills are poor and so, after seeing Cara Cullen’s beautiful post regarding the on-going destruction at Craig-yr-Hesg , I had to look up the word “Cynefin”. I found a definition here . CYNE-WHAT? Cynefin, pronounced kuh-nev-in, is a Welsh word that signifies the multiple, intertwined factors in our environment and our experience…
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It can take comfort that, in the long run, this is great for the environment. “The overall benefit for biodiversity would be a consideration attracting moderateweight in favour of the proposed development in the planning balance.” Paragraph 413 in the appeal document.
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“In short, thedeprivation in Glyncoch is economic, not environmental.”
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Quarrying at Craig-yr-Hesg, nestled within the Taff Valley, epitomizes the ongoing conflict between economic interests and environmental conservation. Just as the valley, after centuries of resource exploitation has begun to recover from the scars of rapacious resource extraction, it faces a new threat as if the lessons of the past have not been learned. Particularly…