Earth First! Action Update
Archive of the Earth First! Action Update – the newsletter of the UK EF! network 1991-2012
EFAU 5 - July 1993Back to list of articles in this issue

Whatley Quarry

12th July 1993 Another action protesting at proposals to enlarge Whatley Quarry to eat even further into the Mendips (see EF! AU no 4). Whatley Quarry is owned by Lord Hanson of multinational conglomerate HANSON TRUST. Environment Secretary John Gummer is expected to announce within weeks whether the extension to Whatley Quarry can go ahead. Quarrying in the South West is set to increase by 40% by 2011. Further information and details of future actions, from South Somerset EF! 0935 33493.