Campers who illegally pitch tents in Sussex's South Downs National Park are being told to stop, after staff discovered a damaged and polluted site in a "very sensitive area".
The instruction came in information circulated by national park management, after the discovery of waste and burnt embers in a beauty spot.
It's after staff reported what they called "an isolated incident in a very sensitive area", and they said it served to highlight the "detrimental impact" on nature when the national park's open spaces are not created with care and respect.
Officials described what happened:
"Wild camping is illegal in the South Downs National Park and, in this particular incident, a family appears to have camped overnight at a really sensitive and important site both for biodiversity and cultural heritage, and left bags of rubbish, a smouldering barbecue, as well as lots of bedding flung about nearby.
"Worst of all, they lit a fire on site which has scarred the landscape and caused a real fire risk."
Staff continued:
"We know everyone wants to get out there again – believe us, so do we, but please respect and love your National Park.
"By showing that you care, everyone can enjoy this wonderful place and nature can continue to flourish."
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