Residents near Hoad's Wood, an ancient bluebell woodland near Ashford, Kent, are calling for urgent action from the Environment Agency to address the severe pollution caused by illegal waste dumping. The once vibrant area has been described as a 'desolate wasteland' after being inundated with thousands of tonnes of waste, reportedly dumped by 30 trucks daily, reaching heights of 25 feet. The cleanup operation is estimated to cost around £10 million. The site, designated as a site of special scientific interest, has seen local and national outcry for immediate intervention to restore its natural beauty.
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'It's organised crime' Residents make fresh calls for authorities to clear up an ancient woodland which has been partly buried by tonnes of illegally-dumped waste. Hoad’s Wood near Ashford in Kent, is designated a site of special scientific interest. But locals say the… https://t.co/HjKeBnzfEU
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The clear-up of an ancient bluebell woodland near Ashford blighted by “illegally” dumped waste will cost an estimated £10m, campaigners have said. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/8fF0WNtpbp
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Campaigners demand action over ancient bluebell woodland smothered in illegal waste Read more 👇 https://t.co/YSPfbehj2N
Residents living close to an ancient woodland that has been plagued by thousands of tonnes of dumped illegal waste are calling for the Environment Agency to “do the right thing” and immediately clear up the mess https://t.co/D4lP1Wmztb
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Hoads Wood: The ancient bluebell woodland turned "desolate wasteland". Tap below to read more: https://t.co/NUQtuL94r6
A local community living by an ancient woodland that has been plagued by thousands of tonnes of dumped illegal waste is calling for the Environment Agency to “do the right thing” ✍️: @anahitahpour https://t.co/MiMtMDp3DI