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Protecting sites like Hoads Wood from repeat fly-tipping is challenging, even after a major clear-up. Criminals often target remote or poorly monitored locations. While measures like CCTV, barriers, and increased patrols can help, determined gangs may find ways around them, leading to ongoing concerns about future dumping, as mentioned in the story.
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