Campers who illegally pitch tents in Sussex's South Downs National Park are being told to stop, after staff discovered a damaged and polluted site in a "very sensitive area".
The instruction came in information circulated by national park management, after the discovery of waste and burnt embers in a beauty spot.
It's after staff reported what they called "an isolated incident in a very sensitive area", and they said it served to highlight the "detrimental impact" on nature when the national park's open spaces are not created with care and respect.
Officials described what happened:
"Wild camping is illegal in the South Downs National Park and, in this particular incident, a family appears to have camped overnight at a really sensitive and important site both for biodiversity and cultural heritage, and left bags of rubbish, a smouldering barbecue, as well as lots of bedding flung about nearby.
"Worst of all, they lit a fire on site which has scarred the landscape and caused a real fire risk."
Staff continued:
"We know everyone wants to get out there again – believe us, so do we, but please respect and love your National Park.
"By showing that you care, everyone can enjoy this wonderful place and nature can continue to flourish."
More 'Live' Bus Information Screens To Be Installed In West Sussex
Rare Bee Found In Lewes
Event Bookings Go Live For Worthing Festival ‘24
Man Charged After Throwing Brick Through Brighton Restaurant Window
Peacehaven Man Disqualified Over High-Speed A27 Pursuit Near Brighton
Appeal After PCSO Assaulted In Uckfield
Man Charged With Rape Of Teenage Girl In Newhaven
Overnight Closures For A22 Forest Row Road Improvements
Brighton Defence Manufacturer's Controversial Planning Application Likely To Be Heard
Over £2.4m Approved For Worthing School Support Centre
Comments
Add a comment