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Sites of Special Scientific Interest: Ashford

Asked by Chris HinchliffLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 28 April 2026UIN 128944

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on which date was Natural England first notified of organised criminal activity in Hoads Wood Special Site of Scientific Interest.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Natural England (NE) does not hold a record of a specific date on which it was first notified of organised criminal activity at Hoads Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest. NE visited the site in February 2020 with Ashford Borough Council and Kent County Council. Kent Police were also present to advise on the risks following reports of illegal activity.

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