Buckley Lower Common vandalised as police up patrols
A "children's den" has been set up, with a fire, camping chairs and what looks to be a tent.
The force say they will be conducting patrols to ensure no further damage.
A spokesperson said: "Do you know where your children are when they go out to play?
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"On Monday 19th May, we were made aware of vandalism having taken place at the Lower Common in Buckley where a children's den has been set up in the woodland of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
"An SSSI is a site of special scientific interest and is a formal conservation designation. Usually describing an area that's of a particular interest to science due to the rare species of fauna, flora or any wildlife natural habitat. It's important to protect the geological and physiological features within the area.
"We have liaised with Flintshire County Council and ranger David Bryan who will arrange to have the area cleaned up. Patrols will be conducted to ensure no further damage is caused."
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