Farmers urged to have their say on proposals for a National Park in Galloway

"Our position reflects concerns that a National Park would fail to provide benefits beyond those already delivered by existing structures and institutions in the region"

Chris Brayford
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What do farmers think about having a third National Park in Scotland?
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What do farmers think about having a third National Park in Scotland?

NFU Scotland has launched a survey to gather members' views on proposals for a new National Park in Galloway and parts of Ayrshire. The survey will inform NFU Scotland's official response to the ongoing...

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