Environment Agency fine farmer after he damaged badger sett and 'wildlife haven'

The Government agency said Newquay farmer William Salmon had dumped waste at a disused quarry which had interfered with a badger sett

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"Once you have misled a Government agency, do not be surprised if they look under every rock. You have learned an extremely expensive lesson by breaching the environmental regime." (Environment Agency)
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"Once you have misled a Government agency, do not be surprised if they look under every rock. You have learned an extremely expensive lesson by breaching the environmental regime." (Environment Agency)

A farmer in Cornwall has been instructed to pay fines and court costs reaching more than £300,000 after dumping waste in an old quarry which damaged a badger sett. The Environment Agency confirmed William...

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