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Vattenfall wind farm faces Scottish legal threat over wildcat concerns

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Vattenfall wind farm faces Scottish legal threat over wildcat concerns

The decision to approve to a 77MW wind farm being developed in Aberdeenshire, Scotland by Swedish utility Vattenfall is facing a judicial review over concerns it could pose a threat to wildcats in the area.

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