Stuart Maisner, 'Warning after detectorists dig up nature reserve' BBC
South East 11.11.24.
"Filled in their holes, bless them...."
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Visitors to The Larches nature reserve in Detling, Kent, have been urged to exercise caution due to a series of holes left by selfish artefact hunters with spades and metal detectorists. Kent Wildlife Trust warned that the holes pose a trip hazard, potentially leading to injury. The 25-hectare reserve, a rare chalk grassland situated between the North Downs Way and the Pilgrims Way, is popular with horse riders, dog walkers, and hikers. Alison Ruyter, regional manager for the trust, criticized those responsible for the damage, saying their actions not only harmed the wildlife habitat but also created a safety risk for visitors. Ruyter explained: “Although the person responsible has attempted to fill in the holes, they have damaged plant roots, which can dry out the turf and kill the plants.”
The Trust added that it has been facing ongoing problems with metal detectorists causing similar damage to nature sites across Kent. In its statement, the Trust appealed to metal detector-using heritage looters to respect protected habitats and to seek permission before accessing such areas. Stupid Brits still want to believe they can reason with these people.
Note, this article is not about thieving bastard "metal detector enthusiasts" being warned, but by innocent non-looting users of the land they spoilt to avoid injury as a result of the toleration of these looters.
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