Waste dumped on the south side of Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve in the New Forest blocked a visitor entrance, causing disruption and diverting funds from wildlife protection efforts. The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust highlighted the environmental damage and financial burden of such incidents.
The waste blocked a visitors entrance on the south side of Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve The fly-tipped rubbish was left on the south side of Blashford Lakes in the New Forest, preventing visitors from driving into the site.The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust said cleaning up fly-tipping is a "financial burden" which diverted funds away from protecting wildlife in the area.
"The time and resources required to clear waste take away from vital conservation efforts, and the financial burden of dealing with these incidents diverts funds from our core work of restoring landscapes and protecting wildlife."Appeal launched for footballer injured in M27 crash'Suicide website users encouraged our teen son to drink poison'
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