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40 tonnes of dog poo collected on Woodbury Common

It's since a new code came in a year ago.

The Pebblebed Dog Code highlights simple ways that dog walkers can enjoy the heaths responsibly. Guidance includes: always picking up after you dog and keeping to paths.

The code was drawn up by conservation experts including the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust (PHCT), Devon Loves Dogs, the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Partnership, RSPB and Devon Wildlife Trust. 

Kim Strawbridge, East Devon Pebblebed Heaths site manager, said: “We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has been helping to look after the heaths over the last year. We were staggered at the amount of dog poop that has been placed in dog bins across the heaths since the code was launched. It is making a significant difference. There’s still more people can do, especially in and around car parks. This could be caused by the poops that owners might not notice when they start their walk. We would always advise that you don’t let your dog out of the car until you are ready to walk and keep them on a lead for those first crucial steps, so that you can keep them safe and know if they go!"

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