Man who illegally cut down 21 acres of Gower woodland to pay for proceeds of felling crimes in UK first

In what is believed to be a first in UK legal history, a landowner will have money confiscated under the Proceeds of Crime Act for offences under forestry legislation after cutting down 21 acres of native Gower woodland.

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Man who illegally cut down 21 acres of Gower woodland to pay for proceeds of felling crimes in UK first

In what is believed to be a first in UK legal history, a landowner will have money confiscated under the Proceeds of Crime Act for offences under forestry legislation after cutting down 21 acres of native Gower woodland.

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