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Scottish Greens 'blast' Scot Gov ahead of plans to halt Galloway National Park proposal

The Green political party said Scottish Government must not be 'swayed' by land-owning lobbyists and farmers in their decision to stop the creation of a third National Park in Scotland

Chris Brayford
clock • 6 min read
Mark Ruskell, Scottish Greens MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, said: "Any decision to scrap or delay the Galloway National Park would be a disaster for local nature and communities."
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Mark Ruskell, Scottish Greens MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, said: "Any decision to scrap or delay the Galloway National Park would be a disaster for local nature and communities."

A Green political party in Scotland has called on Scottish Government not to be swayed by farmers and land owners over plans for a new National Park in Galloway. Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon...

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