What's happened
Kent's beauty spots, including Hoad's Wood and Iwade, are facing large-scale illegal waste dumping, causing environmental devastation. Local residents and campaigners are calling for immediate action to clean up the mess and protect these cherished areas.
Why it matters
The illegal waste dumping in Kent's beauty spots is a significant environmental issue, threatening the local ecosystems and landscapes. The community outcry and calls for cleanup highlight the urgent need for action to preserve these natural areas and prevent further damage.
What the papers say
BBC News reports on the investigation into the systematic destruction of Kent's countryside due to illegal waste dumping. The Independent covers the community's plea for the Environment Agency to address the environmental disaster at Hoad's Wood. Sky News details the extent of waste dumping at Hoad's Wood and the community's efforts to restore the area.
How we got here
Kent's beauty spots, such as Hoad's Wood and Iwade, are designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The illegal waste dumping has been ongoing for years, with thousands of tonnes of waste being dumped, threatening the local environment and wildlife.
Common question
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What environmental disaster is unfolding in Hoad's Wood in Kent?
Tonnes of illegally dumped waste have transformed Hoad's Wood in Kent into an environmental catastrophe, prompting urgent calls for action. The ancient woodland, designated as a site of special scientific interest, is now buried under landfill waste up to 25 feet deep. Learn more about the unfolding environmental disaster and its impact on the local community.
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The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body, established in 1995 and sponsored by the United Kingdom government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with responsibilities relating to the protection and enhancement of the envi
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Hoad's Wood is an 80.5-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Ashford in Kent.
Natural England described the woodland thus: "This site is a good example of a pedunculate oak-hornbeam woodland on Wealden Clay [comprising] mainly hor
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Kent is a county in South East England and one of the home counties. It borders Greater London to the north-west, Surrey to the west and East Sussex to the south-west.