Discarded Pumpkins in Parks
Pumpkins belong in pies, not parks!- Staffordshire County Council Newsroom
Staffordshire County Council’s rangers have seen a rise in people disposing of their Halloween pumpkins in country parks, believing they will naturally degrade and provide food for animals.
However, leaving pumpkins in parks is more trick than treat for wildlife.
Rangers at Cannock Chase Country Park have picked up discarded pumpkins, highlighting the issue.
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Author's summary: Pumpkins harm wildlife in parks.