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Waste mountain cleared from ancient Kent woodland
9 Oct
Summary
- 2,500 lorry-loads of illegal waste removed from Hoad's Wood.
- Nearly 40,000 tons of dumped refuse were cleared over 15 months.
- The extensive cleanup operation is estimated to cost £15.5 million.
An intensive 15-month operation has successfully cleared Hoad's Wood in Kent of a staggering amount of illegal waste. Environment Agency officials reported that approximately 40,000 tons of dumped refuse, equivalent to 2,500 lorry-loads, have been removed from the ancient woodland.
This extensive environmental cleanup is projected to incur a cost of around £15.5 million. The successful removal of this substantial quantity of waste represents a significant step in restoring the natural state of Hoad's Wood.