we have wonderful tourism attractions in these places and also within them are some of our wonderful national nature reserves. more of the surrey hills could also be protected. but business leaders worry that new laws could stifle economic development. tourism is to be supported. we have many members who are in this sector. our concerns revolve around the word protection, and designation, and whether in fact that's going to lead to increased development controls through the planning process. conservationists say many areas already given protected status are under threat. the government said today more of the chilterns could be safeguarded but part of the controversial high—speed rail link, hs2, is being built here. wildlife groups argue that what is needed is properfunding, and legally binding targets to help restore the natural world. claire marshall, bbc news.