More than three-quarters of farmers reject Galloway National Park proposal

NFU Scotland said current proposals for the creation of a third National Park in Galloway fail to show 'benefit' to farmers, food producers and the rural economy

Chris Brayford
clock • 6 min read
NFU Scotland's regional chair for Dumfries and Galloway, Stewart Wyllie said: "Our members feel that their concerns have been dismissed and that this process has been more about ticking boxes than genuine consultation. Many have described it as a ‘cloak-and-dagger' approach, where key details about the Park's operation remain unknown."
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NFU Scotland's regional chair for Dumfries and Galloway, Stewart Wyllie said: "Our members feel that their concerns have been dismissed and that this process has been more about ticking boxes than genuine consultation. Many have described it as a ‘cloak-and-dagger' approach, where key details about the Park's operation remain unknown."

NFU Scotland has opposed plans for a new National Park in Galloway, emphasising that the current proposal lacks clear 'benefits for farmers, food producers, and the rural economy'. Over the past three...

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