The Lincolnshire-based Woodland Trust is urging people not to dump pumpkins in the countryside.
The Woodland Trust is urging people not to dump pumpkins in the countryside due to the risk posed to wildlife
The Woodland Trust, based in Grantham, says some people believe they will provide wildlife with food, or turn to compost and help trees.Paul Bunton, from the charity, said people should instead compost them at home, or hang them from a tree to feed the birds."I think it is because people think they are doing something positive for the wildlife - giving them a bit of an autumn boost," Mr Bunton said.
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