Beach sand, stones, driftwood, seashells etc

There's various legislation covering items found on beaches around our coasts.

This article explains it well: https://discovertheoutdoors.co.uk/beachcombing-uk-law/. In short:

• Sand - unlawful to remove from a beach
• Stones and pebbles - unlawful to remove from a beach
• Sea glass - OK to remove
• Seashells - OK to remove (as long as uninhabited), but they're part of the beach's ecosystem
• Driftwood - OK to remove, but, like shells, is part of the beach's ecosystem
• Fossils - OK to remove, but interesting or rare finds should be reported to a local scientific or museum establishment

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