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Site Security – Theft and Vandalism

Scottish Woodlands Toolbox Talk

Site safe and fuel bund broken into and damaged.

Details of previous thefts from site shared. 

Trying to stop theft and vandalism within forestry sites can be difficult due to the number of access routes and remoteness. However, there are precautions you can take to help secure your equipment that is left on site.

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