Keith Dalton, outdoor play area inspector for The Play InspectionCompany, said one natural play area in 10 he sees each month has serioussustainability issues.
"We're beginning to see inferior quality materials on site, whichinvariably leads to issues with durability and sustainability," hesaid.
Dalton said some authorities are using felled trees that are not treatedand will rot quicker; ditches that hold water and turn into a "boggymess"; and patches of grass that are wearing away.
The government's play strategy has set a target of more than 3,500 newor refurbished play areas in England by 2011. Play England guidance ondelivering this strongly promotes the use of natural materials.
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