A NEW Zealand based-Forester who is returning home for a few months is hoping to expose the region’s litter problem in a mini-documentary.

Adam Gunter aims to mountain bike and walk through the Forest while collecting and documenting the litter spoiling one of the UK’s most beautiful areas.

“I have a basic structure plan in place which will be to collect all I see on each ride, take it home to weigh and photograph and record the contents, not only as an example of what has been discarded into nature, but as possible useful data for the council,” said the 37-year-old.

“I hope to film this on a camera as a mini-documentary that may be used for good by sharing?”

He added: “Along with all my positive feeling and wondrous outlook on the Forest itself, I can’t help but observe over the years on each visit I make back that the amount of litter scattered amongst the trees, grasses and plants are like a toxic intruder made up of an army of plastics, foils, tins, and papers.

“I guess as an outsider looking in, maybe it’s more obvious to my eyes when compared to locals who are almost numbed to see this daily occurrence? So naturally my passion for the Forest is to help preserve, protect and share.

“I have this idea that on my daily mountain bike rides on the many trails I have ridden since even before I reached double figures, that I will be collecting and documenting the amount of litter I come across.

“I usually pick up a bottle or can here and there, but this time I will be armed with a back pack and rubbish bin liner.

“I want to get this message across to all who may read it so as to obtain hope that people can do the same in collecting as they stroll or ride. Every little helps with the right attitude and message.”

Adam said he has travelled alone since he was 19, but always calls back to his “true home” of the Forest of Dean every few years to visit family and friends, and also to feel what home truly means to him.

“I will always be proud and extremely grateful for having this as my home, my roots and peace for my soul,” he added.

“I will be landing in the Forest next week and plan to stay about two or three months before heading off to travel and mountain bike in Europe.”