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Litter Picking

Litter is an ever-growing issue in Cardiff &  the local authority spends significant amounts each year on cleaning it up. A littered  local environment has far-reaching negative  environmental and community impacts .

 

Litter can be deadly for wild animals (and also our pets), from ingestion to entanglement. Single-use plastics are a major contributor to litter, and their persistence harms the natural environment. Soil and water contamination can damage entire ecosystems.

As well as being hazardous to wildlife litter can prevent people from using green space and is even associated 
with higher rates of crime and anti-social behaviour.

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A clean environment can  create a sense of pride and encourage further positive actions in the area.

Litter- free green spaces  create a positive impression for visitors and potential residents making our communities safer for everyone.

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What Tools do I Need to Litter Pick?


The Ranger provides all the tools and safety equipment:
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  • High-vis vest or jacket: Especially important if litter picking near roads.
     

  • Heavy-duty gloves: Protect your hands from sharp objects and dirt.
     

  • Litter picker grabber: These handy tools allow you to grab litter from a distance, minimising contact with potentially hazardous objects
     

  • Council Bags

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Cath Cobb Woods Litter Pick

with the Park Rangers Sat 10th August 2024
10.00am-12.00pm
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12 volunteers braced the rain on Saturday morning to help look after our local Ancient Woodlands, Cath Cobb Woods.

 

We cut back bramble and vegetation that was encroaching along the paths and  litter picked the area filling 20 bags with rubbish.

 

Unfortunately, the warmer weather and longer daylight has led to more littering!

 

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