coronavirus pandemic.What's worse is the number of reckless campers damaging wildlife and leaving a trail of destruction: litter, camping gear and burnt out campfire remains behind them.Wild camping is mostly illegal across England and Wales unless the landowner gives specific permissions, while the use of designated campsites is encouraged.
Trevor Beattie, chief executive of the South Downs National Park Authority told the Telegraph of his dismay at the sheer volume of illegal camping so far this summer.He said there has been “sharp increase” in illegal wild camping in recent weeks at historically important sites like the Bronze Age barrows, he said.And social media isn't helping the trend.
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