Here in Epping Forest, we are so fortunate to have wonderful green spaces and our beautiful and precious Forest. This is so important for our health and wellbeing, and also our amazing wildlife and biodiversity. I will do everything I can to boost the economy, whilst protecting our beautiful and fragile environment – making sure farming and protecting nature go hand in hand. Only by good stewardship can we protect and nurture the British countryside and its way of life for generations to come. I will stand up for our greenbelt which is under threat from top down housing development targets.