You may have seen in the news that the plans for improving the A3/M25 interchange in Surrey will result in the compulsory takeover of 10,000sq meters of the RHS Wisley Gardens. This will result in the destruction of over 500 important specimen trees, as well as removing the treeline that provides shelter between the busy A3 and the RHS Wisley trials field. This plan cannot be allowed to go ahead. We, as horticulturists and gardeners, must work together to persuade Highways England to change their plans to something less destructive.
How can you help?
If you’d like to join the campaign to help save this vital part of the RHS Wisley Gardens, you can get involved by signing the petition.
http://www.thepetitionsite.
You can also read about the RHS’s reactions to their plans on their website here:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/
And lastly, you can write to the Secretary of State, the RT Hon Chris Grayling MP, and voice your objection.
Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP
Secretary of State for Transport
Department for Transport
Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
Don’t forget to send a copy of your letter to Hugh Coakley, project manager at Highways England (Hugh.Coakley@highwaysengland.
Thank you for your support!