Thread by @HS2ltd

HS2 will help cut the number of cars and lorries on our roads, cut demand for flights, and help fight climate change. Here are some of the facts behind the false information being spread by some groups online. 1/6

Of England's 52,000 ancient woodland sites only 43 will be touched by HS2’s London - Crewe route. Over 80% of the total area of these 43 will remain completely intact. Figures claiming the total loss of 108 Ancient Woodlands are simply not true.
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We're creating over 33 square kilometres of new and existing wildlife habitat, an area the size of 4,600 football pitches. An increase of around 30% compared to what’s there now. We'll plant 7 million trees and shrubs, including 40 native species, specific to each location.
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We are also putting tailored mitigation plans in place for protected species. Including new wetland and ponds, new areas of planting to encourage rare butterflies and new native woodland planting to link up and enhance ancient woodland.
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The carbon footprint of 120 years of HS2 Phase One, including construction & operation, will be less than one month’s UK road transport emissions. Carbon emissions per passenger km on HS2 is 7 times less than passenger cars and 17 times less than domestic air travel.
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All leading environment groups agree that climate change is the biggest future threat to the UK. HS2 will help fight climate change. We’d urge all green groups to help us in getting people out of their cars, off planes and onto low-carbon rail.
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