Diversification special: Temporary campsite 'ban' could lead to loss of farm income

Residents have raised concerns about ‘safety, noise, and pollution' caused by the campsites, to the dismay of farmers

Chris Brayford
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David Williams, who runs Clifftops Camping at Druidston in the national park for 28 days during the summer, said he could lose ‘valuable’ income this year due to the changes which could force him to reconsider his entire way of life. He said: "To take away the campsite income would be devastating. I would have to reconsider my whole life, possibly go back to full-time employment and possibly move."
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David Williams, who runs Clifftops Camping at Druidston in the national park for 28 days during the summer, said he could lose ‘valuable’ income this year due to the changes which could force him to reconsider his entire way of life. He said: "To take away the campsite income would be devastating. I would have to reconsider my whole life, possibly go back to full-time employment and possibly move."

Farmers and landowners in Wales have been warned they could lose out on earning extra income as the Government ‘ponders' over changes to temporary campsites. Welsh Government has launched a second...

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