A quick update (from Twitter sources): The Forestry Commission, Norfolk CC and South Norfolk Council, along with a Police Wildlife officer, have visited the site. It appears the developer (Serruys Property) may have illegally removed a significant number of trees in an area where otters and kingfishers are present.

Yesterday (Friday, April 28), I heard back from South Norfolk and Broadland District Council, who are thoroughly investigating the riverbank destruction at Trowse. I will have a further update on their investigations on May 11, after the local elections have taken place.

There were no tree preservation orders in place. However, it is commonly known, nesting season is protected by law. From what I gather, it has to be proven that there were nests on site. Given the nature of the area and the wildlife present, there certainly had to be nests. It is known that kingfishers were nesting here. If anyone local has expert knowledge or evidence of this, please email me at myriadlifebooks@gmail.com.

During my visit on Thursday, there were two men burning wood in the water meadow. They were wearing high-vis jackets with ‘volunteer’ on the back (hence the image above), and had a 4×4 buggy.

Yesterday, the only life I saw in the area were swans and rabbits in the water meadow. A poignant reminder of the wildlife this destruction effects. If you look closely at the riverbank photograph above, you should be able to make out water vole holes.

I now have sight of the plans drawn up by Scott Browning – check them out, and make your views known.

While there a number of people looking into this now, your support and any further information from locals is very welcome. Please write to EDP24 to voice your concerns.

The image below the before and after. See more on my previous blog Riverbank destruction at Trowse.

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