This area is a wonderful link between Eaton park and the green land at UEA. It provides a corridor not only for wildlife but for city residents to get out into open spaces, and strengthens connections between the city and the university, where students and city residents can mix and integrate in a peaceful landscape It would be detrimental to Norwich's aim to be a green and pleasant city; it is important to ensure that Norwich has a green belt, and this is, very sadly, being constantly eroded. There are a large number of development sites outside of this valley which should meet the needs for housing, the Yare valley is very special and should be protected.