Illegal waste dump in ancient Kent woodland fully cleared after15-month operation

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Illegal waste dump in ancient Kent woodland fully cleared after15-month operation.

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A 15-month clean-up operation has removed close to 40,000 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish from an ancient woodland in Kent.The Environment Agency confirmed it removed the waste from Hoad's Wood, an ancient woodland near Ashford.The effort required about 2,500 lorry-loads to haul away household and construction waste from the beauty spot, with the total bill expected to reach around £15.5million.Acumen Waste Services Ltd carried out the work alongside more than 50 specialist personnel as part of the agency-led project, which began in June 2025.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The woodland, a site of special scientific interest with protected status, will remain closed to the public while nature is given time to recover.Organised criminals began targeting the woodland in 2023, stacking waste as high as 15 feet before the authorities intervened and shut down the operation.The site is designated as a location of special scientific interest and provides a habitat for rare plant species...

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