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National Parks - Designation Process

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In this section

  • Aims and Management of National Parks
  • Brief History of National Parks Proposals
  • The statutory reporting process
  • Selection and designation of National Parks
  • Summary of the statutory process for establishing a National Park
  • Key steps in developing Scotland’s National Parks
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