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Romney Marsh has been named as one of 10 of Britains most beautiful landscapes under threat from wind turbines.

The Marsh is among ten areas that are at risk of being covered by thousands of wind turbines, many taller than Nelson's Column, if the Government’s new draft planning policy on wind farms is implemented in June.

The warning was published in an article on Thursday 13 May, by Country Life, as its cross party campaign to oppose the development of land-based wind farms in Britain gathers momentum.

Commenting on the list of beauty spots, which also includes areas of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, Clive Aslet, Country Life’s Editor said "This makes frightening reading as it shows how so many superb landscapes are at risk from the government’s intended policy.

"These are some of the most beautiful and historic spots in Britain, which will be blighted by 350 foot turbines which can be seen from tens of miles away. If even a small fraction of the many hundreds of proposals and applications for land-based wind farms are granted, our diverse and beautiful landscapes, which delight thousands of visitors each year, will be peppered with monstrous, swirling Catherine wheels.

"Our petition, launched on the 1st April, has already gathered huge support from people all over the country, who share our strength of feeling."