SCORES of empty cans and litter was picked up by a dog walker who has been left frustrated by the amount of rubbish he found in the woods.
He said there was so much rubbish around the edges of Perry Wood Nature Reserve he was unable to make his way into the woods.
And this is not the first time Perry Wood Nature Reserve has been blighted by fly-tipping.
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In summer, a dirty mattress, broken glass, and an old sofa were just some of the rubbish found in the woods.
A Worcester News reader, who frequently visits the woods, said he picked up 114 cans, 54 plastic bottles and 11 glass bottles.
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He also filled three rubbish bags with empty crisp packets, discarded cigarette packets, dolls, disposable e-cigarettes, fish and chip wrappers, and forks.
Fly-tipping has been an ongoing issue in the Ronkswood area but city councillor Basharat Ali said he wants to crack down on those who dump rubbish at the beauty spot.
He is urging people to report fly-tipping to the city council.
The Nunnery Wood ward councillor said: "Fly-tipping is not acceptable and we want to encourage people not to do that.
"We sent city councillors last week to pick up litter.
"It's not like we're not doing anything.
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"I think it's important to create awareness and I can only ask people not to fly-tip.
"Personally, I got out there and if I spot any rubbish, I do pick it up.
"Fly-tipping is an ongoing thing and I will keep working on this issue and I am keen to do it.
"As a councillor, it is my job to do it.
"People should take pictures of any fly-tipping they see and send it to the county council and that will help.
"They can also report it on the council website."
Earlier this year, car batteries, household waste, alcohol bottles and garden waste had been dumped in the woods.
The semi-natural ancient woodland usually attracts wildlife including buzzards, jays, and speckled wood butterflies.
However, popular trails through the woods are becoming almost un-walkable.
Residents have raised concerns about the undergrowth erosion on the footpath that is commonly used by school children and dog walkers.
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