Surge in off-roaders damaging dale forest
CAR WRECK: An abandoned vehicle on the edge of the forest POLICE are increasing patrols around Hamsterley Forest following a surge in off-road vehicles causing damage to sensitive peatland. A number of 4x4 vehicles have been found burned out in the area, after their owners abandoned them when they became stuck in rough terrain along Doctors Gate road. A police spokesperson said: “Officers have been deployed to a number of incidents over the last three weeks whereby significant damage is being caused to the moorland, restricted byway, and the road for people attending the area in 4X4 vehic...
Source: teesdalemercury.co.uk
