Jobs in fragile rural communities could be at risk over Cairngorms National Park plans

Park bosses, drafting new policy for “greening” the landscape, say change is essential.

Iain Ramage

Jobs in fragile rural communities could be decimated by a new five year plan for the Cairngorms National Park. Estate workers have made the claim in an online protest.

Park bosses, drafting new policy for “greening” the landscape, say change is essential.

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