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Bluebell fields overrun by influencers trampling on the wildflowers
- Influencers are filming in bluebell fields, trampling flowers as they seek Insta-worthy shots.
- Bluebells are protected as an endangered species and can take seven years to recover after trampling.
- Residents have installed fencing to protect bluebells, but hotspots remain crowded and damaged.
- TikTok and Threads are flooded with bluebell content, driving visitors to popular hotspots.
- Authorities warn fines up to £5,000 for plucking or destroying bluebells under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
- Past eco-influencers faced online backlash for trampling bluebells in private woodlands.
- Local residents urge people to stay on designated paths to protect the flowers.
- Some owners report fines up to £5,000 for damaging bluebells by plucking or trampling.
- The issue underscores the tension between online culture and conservation.
- Historical incidents show the problem spans years and seasons.
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