A recent report produced by 14 local wildlife trusts and other charities that looked into the planned HS2 rail line between London and the West Midlands has shown that the project will put several species at risk of extinction, including barn owls and rare bats.
The route of the high speed train link, which also goes on to Manchester and Leeds, will reportedly cause damage to almost 700 local wildlife sites, over 100 ancient woodlands, five internationally protected wildlife sites and other places of special scientific interest.
Their study is said to be the most thorough investigation into the project so far.
The project, which could cost £106 billion or more, has been criticised by experts who have been gathering information for the Government about whether it should go ahead.
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