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 Litter in quarry 1.JPGThe main quarry used to be a haven for wildflowers including Orchids and Autumn Gentians. In recent years, however, it has attracted large numbers of drinkers who leave their cans, bottles & other litter scattered all over. |  Litter in quarry 3.JPGNot only is the litter horrible to look at, it is dangerous, broken glass is everywhere whilst the cans and plastic are a hazard to wildlife. |  Litter in quarry 2.JPGThe hedgerow to the right of the path contains many hundred discarded cans and bottles, most of which cannot be reached in the dense Hawthorn. |
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 Litter clearance 2.JPGIain Graham of Sunderland Council provided equipment and facilities which allowed THPG members to remove the worst of the litter in September 2014. |  Litter clearance 1.JPGThe worst of the litter: cans & bottles were removed but many fragments of broken glass remain embedded in the soil. A real danger to young children and dogs. |  The 'Wombles'.JPGIt took a morning of hard work to fill about 20 black bags with litter but the result was worth it. Sadly, we will probably have to repeat the exercise next year and we WILL! |
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