Residents and campaigners are urgently calling for action as an ancient bluebell woodland in Ashford, Kent, known as Hoad's Wood, has been severely damaged by thousands of tonnes of illegally dumped waste, piled up to 25ft high. The woodland, designated as a site of special scientific interest, has been described as a 'desolate wasteland' due to the dumping, which reportedly involves up to 30 trucks a day. The clean-up effort for the site is estimated to cost around £10 million. Local community members are urging the Environment Agency to intervene and manage the situation, emphasizing the need for immediate clean-up to restore the area's natural beauty.
'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
Campaigners call for £10m to revive bluebell wood https://t.co/10Fy9J2lnH
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
Clear-up of historic woodland beauty spot where 30 trucks a day have dumped illegal waste 25ft high 'will cost £10m' https://t.co/P2hD8i4XUK https://t.co/k94Q3xyWs3
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
The bluebell woodland turned 'desolate wasteland' https://t.co/xcSfCwrMmb
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
Bluebells spring into life across county https://t.co/E0eoHwiaak