[PETITION - UK ONLY] Stop Trumps Dunes Destruction

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RSPB Scotland has objected to the application by Trump International Golf Links, because it would involve the destruction of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and other key biodiversity and habitats.

Our concern focuses on the area of untamed, wild and natural sand dunes that would be irreparably damaged by 'stabilisation' to provide the back nine of one of the two courses. This area is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) – the 'crown jewels of our natural heritage' – and, thus, legally protected, especially if alternatives are available. In addition, other parts of the area also support important biodiversity.

The developer's own Environmental Statement acknowledges that there will be very significant adverse effects on habitats and biodiversity – the mobile dunes which form one of the main qualifying features of the Foveran Links Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) will be destroyed by the stabilisation necessary to build half of one golf course.

This is one of the very best examples of a mobile dune system in the country and SSSI designation should offer such a site a very high level of protection. There are also other habitats, bird populations and further biodiversity interests which are threatened by this development.

Along with Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and other conservation organisations, including the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT), we have objected to Aberdeenshire Council, making it clear that we do not object to the principle of golf, or other development, at this location but that this must not be at the cost of the destruction of the SSSI.

The application would not only be contrary to development plan policies protecting important sites for wildlife, but also to policies on housing, development on the coast and others. To allow development to proceed unaltered would seriously undermine both Scottish planning law and European wildlife legislation and would send out a message internationally that Scotland does not wish to protect our most precious natural heritage sites.

RSPB Scotland has consistently indicated that we would be pleased to advise on how such development might be re-designed so as to avoid damage to the SSSI and other important biodiversity in the area. Regrettably, Mr Trump has always refused to enter into such negotiations.

We have written to Scottish Ministers urging them to either uphold the decision taken by Aberdeenshire Council and reject the development, or to hold a public inquiry where all issues can be aired and discussed transparently.

We need your help!
If you can, please write to your local MSPs, raising the issue of the SSSI and the damage this development could do and asking them to write to John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, within whose remit this falls.

The Minister must be urged to examine this development and consider its impact on Scotland's priceless natural heritage. Failure to do so will set a dangerous precedent that could threaten all our protected areas. There is plenty of room for Mr Trump to achieve the main part of his development without destruction of the SSSI dunes.

What to write
Your letter should seek to encourage the Minister to ensure that whatever solution he selects it will ensure that the protection of the SSSI is guaranteed. Failure to do so sends a strong message that developers need not take account of either planning policies or our most important legally protected areas.

If you would like further information please contact Juliet Swann at our Scottish Headquarters by phone or by e-mailing

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. Check the Menie Estate page on our website (link on right-hand side) for more information.

We do hope you can find the time to write, we do not yet know the timescale of the decision making process so would urge you to write as soon as possible. Please copy your submission to Juliet Swann at RSPB Scotland Headquarters, FREEPOST, Dunedin House, 25 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5WL or by email at

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If you live outside Scotland, please contact your MP asking them to express your concerns to their Scottish colleagues. You may also wish to sign the petition at the Downing Street website (link on right-hand side), which offers an indication of the strength of feeling across the whole of the UK.

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Just signed too.

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Register · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:24 am Post subject:

This campaign has ended.

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Register · Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 9:52 am Post subject:

The lateston this issue

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Register · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:35 am Post subject:

Trump has snubbed his own experts opinions that the course shouldn't be built on the fragile dune ecosystem.

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There is a government response to this petition

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Register · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:55 am Post subject:

The inquiry into Trump's golf course has begun...

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Register · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject:

The inquiry has ended with the report to be written up over the coming months.

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Register · Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:37 pm Post subject:

Trumps golf course has been approved Evil or Very Mad

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[swear word] sake. It was [swear word] obvious that monet would talk. [swear word]

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Register · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:55 am Post subject:

Yeah, wreck what havoc you want on the envirnment as long as you have the money Evil or Very Mad

What next for other "protected" sites in Scotland???

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Gah........... [swear word]

That's it...... nah I'm leaving this thread now. So frustrating!

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