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Litter in many forms directly threatens nature reserves like Sheepwash. Nothing could be more selfish than throwing away discarded rubbish that can harm wild animals and birds, as well as pets.\u00a0 The biggest source of threat to wildfowl remains discarded fishing line and associated rubbish. Some people continue to ignore local guidance and respect for the environment, and unfortunately authorities continue to fail to put a stop to anti social behaviour that this \u201csport\u201d appears to be symbiotic with.<\/p>\n

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Another item found during a litter pick on North Pool<\/p><\/div>\n

The Environment Agency put forward a “Golden Rules” for fishing some years ago, and we endorse it.<\/p>\n

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The EA Golden rules leaflet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We have been actively involved in wildlife rescue for many years at the site and also support the work of Wychbold Swan Rescue and Linjoy Wildlife Sanctuary, and successfully applied via a\u00a0 Sandwell council grant to buy rescue equipment.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The campaign leaflet produced by Swanwatch<\/strong> and Scared Animal wildlife Rescue<\/strong> summarises four main rules, these being<\/p>\n