MoD ‘using scare tactics’ to force public away from ancient woodland
by James Tapper from on (#5MAQ7)
Walkers and cyclists defy closure of Ash Ranges they say is illegal under 1876 grant to armed forces
Rod Johnson has walked around Ash Ranges all his life. On a few days each month, the ancient woodland is closed to the public so soldiers from Aldershot barracks can practise at the firing ranges.
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