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The Scottish Government is considering leasing more than a quarter of its forests to private companies, possibly some from abroad. The Scottish Government says it would use the money to tackle climate change. But the proposed move has upset trades unions, who are warning that hundreds of rural jobs could be under threat. Critics also say public recreational areas and the protection of wildlife will be at risk if the plans go ahead.
