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05/11/2012
Sam Smith investigates the threat posed by new developments to the world heritage status of former tin mining areas in Cornwall. Mike Dilger finds out how the chough is thriving in parts of West Cornwall after reintroduction.
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Mon 5 Nov 201219:30
BBC One South West & Channel Islands only
South Crofty mining
A United Nations body has called for an immediate halt to work to reopen a tin mine in Cornwall.
Unesco (the United Nations' Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) said the work should be stopped at South Crofty, near Camborne.
It said it was not properly consulted before planning consent was granted for the work in Cornwall and West Devon's Mining World Heritage Site.
Managers at Crofty said Unesco's call was "hard to fathom".
Read the full story on the BBC News website.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sam Smith |
| Series Editor | Simon Willis |
Broadcast
- Mon 5 Nov 201219:30BBC One South West & Channel Islands only
