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NFUS raises 'impartiality' concerns over Galloway National Park public consultation

In a letter to Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon, NFUS president Martin Kennedy highlighted that NatureScot's established position in favour of a Galloway National Park calls into question its ability to conduct a public consultation in an ‘impartial manner'

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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NFUS raises 'impartiality' concerns over Galloway National Park public consultation

NFUS has questioned NatureScot's impartiality in its forthcoming role as reporter to the Scottish Government on the proposed Galloway National Park, while reiterating the industry's concern around the...

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