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Buglife Calls for Protection of Endangered Spider Habitat

10/18/2025

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Buglife urges Plymouth City Council to safeguard Radford Quarry and protect habitat of the critically endangered horrid ground-weaver spider.
Radford Quarry is one of only four globally where the horrid ground-weaver spider is found.
Recent developments, including a campsite opening and a Christmas market, raise habitat disturbance concerns.
Plymouth City Council says it is committed to protecting the site.
The council is in discussions with the landowner regarding planning responsibilities.

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Story summary

Buglife urges Plymouth City Council to safeguard Radford Quarry and protect habitat of the critically endangered horrid ground-weaver spider.
Radford Quarry is one of only four globally where the horrid ground-weaver spider is found.
Recent developments, including a campsite opening and a Christmas market, raise habitat disturbance concerns.
Plymouth City Council says it is committed to protecting the site.
The council is in discussions with the landowner regarding planning responsibilities.