Forestry Commission - News - motorists warned to keep cars and motor bikes out of the woods

Devon and Cornwall Police are working with The Forestry Commission to tackle illegal, dangerous and damaging motorists in woodland around Herodsfoot and Duloe and Two Waters Foot.

It is an offence for motorcyclists and other motor vehicles to drive on land the Forestry Commission manages on behalf of the public without permission.

As well as causing a nuisance to nearby residents, these drivers are causing significant damage. In addition, they pose a risk to other woodland users.

Police and Forestry Commission staff will be patrolling the woodland to keep a check of these persistent trespassers. The police have the power, after the issue of one warning, to seize vehicles that continue to drive illegally through the woods.

In addition, they are asking that other woodland users take the registration number of any vehicle they see driving in the woods and give this to the police on 08452 777444 quoting the reference number 186/260908.

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For further information please call PC Helen Libby NBM Looe tel 01503 266173