Habitat Agreement Paves Way for Port Construction

The Humber Estuarys mudflats and salt marshes are vital for the survival of migrating birds.

Traditionally adversarial relationships between environmentalists and port developers have been reversed by a pioneering agreement between Associated British Ports and leading UK conservation organisations which will help to safeguard the future of the Humber Estuary as one of Britain''s key habitats for migrating birds.

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