Fly-tipping and vandalism increases on Staffordshire Wildlife Trust land
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is calling on people to be extra vigilant after a surge of fly tipping and vandalism incidents on its nature reserves.
Incidents of fly tipping have increased recently across several of the trust’s nature reserves, including Gentleshaw Common, on the southern edge of Cannock Chase.
Earlier this week, it was also reported that a bird hide at Doxey Marshes, in Stafford, had been targeted with graffiti.
Jeff Sim, senior conservation manager for Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, said: “The land is extremely dry at the moment and there has been an increase in the number of deliberate fires in grassland which can spread easily.
“We would urge people to be extra vigilant, especially during this time of national crisis.
“It is heartbreaking to think of the damage caused to wildlife and the environment. We would call on local people who live close to the countryside to be cautious during this time of high risk and call 999 immediately if they see smoke coming from a nature reserve, country park or open countryside.
“Disappointing, fly tipping incidents have also been increasing recently. If you're visiting a nature reserve on your daily permitted exercise and see instances of illegal fly tipping, please report them to Staffordshire Police, phoning 101 immediately.”
