But she added that there were other problems to tackle, including fly-tipping and illegal off-road driving.

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Grampian Police, involved in the enforcement part of the campaign, said officers received reports of off-road driving in the forests most weekends.

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As well as theft and poaching, Ch Insp Simon Dodds said rural issues include fly-tipping, youths using motocross bikes and off-road driving.

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