More than 180 plants were stolen from a well-loved public park in Nottingham called the Arboretum in May 2025. This incident took place just days after volunteers had re-planted flowers and shrubs to repair damage from a previous theft in March. In April 2025, the nearby Forest Recreation Ground community garden was also targeted—roses and crops grown by volunteers were stolen; even a pond went missing.
Plant theft is often overlooked. That’s why it’s on the rise
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