‘Invasive’ sitka spruce threaten Scottish species and habitats, say experts
A North American tree that kills native species and threatens protected habitats vital to fight climate change now makes up nearly half of Scotland’s forests, The Ferret can reveal.
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The Ferret looks at the impact that Scottish Government legislation on the number of rental properties and landlords in Scotland.
Revealed: over 1300 eviction orders granted despite ‘ban’
More than 1,300 evictions were granted during Scotland’s so-called eviction ‘ban’ while many tenants were forced to rack up thousands in debts before being offered social housing.
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