I REFER to the article ‘Heathland crime crackdown begins to prevent arson, theft and damage’ (Echo, April 17).
When we, the Friends of Kinson Common formed 15 years ago, arson was an almost daily event on site.
Our small heathland areas were a particular target from early on each year for many years.
Thankfully we worked together with those mentioned in the article and the main person responsible was arrested.
He has now left the area and we have been free of any serious incidents for many years now.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tim Spring of Dorset Fire and Rescue, Jared Parkin and Dave Fish of Dorset Police and also the Urban Heaths Partnership for their work in making this happen.
Thankfully, we still have the Urban Heaths Partnership regularly patrolling today and long may that continue!
Geoff Budden, Chairman Friends of Kinson Common
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