The “Great British Spring Clean” leaves stunning beaches spotless
Nature heroes clear skip loads of rubbish from Sandwich and Pegwell Bay over easter.
Kent Wildlife Trust Area Manager Ian Rickards said: “The team did an amazing job clearing rubbish from this beautiful area.
"It is crucial that people understand the impacts that dumping rubbish or leaving bagged dog waste can have on the wider landscape. It is likely that visitors have dropped their litter further upstream, but it is being carried downstream and will ultimately end up in the ocean. It is lazy, unnecessary and is harmful to wildlife.
“We are lucky to have these sites available to us. They are essential to our wellbeing and bring us closer to nature. I would urge anyone who may have been a litter bug to please be considerate and take your rubbish home.”
Whilst collecting the rubbish, the team were delighted to see signs of wild beaver activity along the river bank, which gave them a welcome boost as they carried out their incredible work.
Below is a list of the waste items that the team found.
Nature heroes clear skip loads of rubbish from Sandwich and Pegwell Bay over easter.
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