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Petition Artificial grass should require planning permission due to the harm to wildlife

The results of a number of studies have suggested the harm to wildlife due to artificial grass could be huge. As such, planning permission should be required - just as it is required to restrict wildlife damage in property and commercial development.

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jul/04/growth-in-artificial-lawns-poses-threat-to-british-wildlife-conservationists-warn

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/wildlife/11610170/Artificial-lawns-are-damaging-wildlife-say-conservation-charities.html

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/garden/577455/Artificial-lawns-huge-threat-Britain-s-wildlife

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