What wildlife offenses did John Holland commit in Somerset?

John Holland committed offenses under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 by disturbing land used as a bird breeding ground.

How much was the caravan park owner fined for damaging the SSSI site?

The caravan park owner was fined more than £116,000 for his actions on the Wet Moor site of special scientific interest.

What was the extent of the disturbance at Wet Moor SSSI?

Over 90 caravans and 40 vehicles were placed on 1.2 hectares of grassland, severely impacting the protected habitat.

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Caravan Park Owner Fined £116k for Bird Habitat Destruction

1 Dec, 2025

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Caravan park owner fined over £116,000 for disturbing protected land.
Over 90 caravans and 40 vehicles were crammed onto the site.
The land was a breeding ground for birds and a site of special scientific interest.

Caravan Park Owner Fined £116k for Bird Habitat Destruction

A caravan park owner in Somerset has been ordered to pay over £116,000 in fines after admitting to disturbing land vital for bird breeding. John Holland, aged 59, faced charges under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

The court heard that over a four-year period, Holland placed more than 90 caravans and 40 vehicles on 1.2 hectares of grassland. This land is designated as a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) and serves as a breeding ground for birds.

Holland's actions, which involved "cramming" vehicles onto the habitat, were described as showing "blatant contempt" for the protected environment. The prosecution was brought by Natural England, highlighting the severity of the ecological damage.

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