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Minutes of meeting at Kinnesswood 6th March 2006

SWLG Steering Team
Minutes of meeting at Kinnesswood 6th March 2006

Apologies: Tim

Minutes of previous meeting: Approved

Correspondence: 2 letters from members: Dr. Lesley Evans (Porlock), supporting nuclear future (for publication in WLN); Tom McArthur (Lockerbie) expressing concern about windfarm proliferation and seeking support. Alistair has passed it on to John but possibly not for publication.

Scottish Executive Landscape paper: As a member of a LINK group David has had a meeting with the minister, Rhona Brankin, who was sympathetic about our concerns over renewables. On 9th March David is to attend SNH/Executive workshop at Battleby. There are concerns about possible deletion of NSAs from National Parks (until NPs can prove themselves capable of protecting landscape). Alistair to do response to paper.

Reay Forest hydro scheme(s): Alistair has written to the consultants (ASH) to explain our position and inform them that we would object on grounds of landscape damage in an unspoilt area. It was noted that the Whin Rigg (Cumbria) scheme has been recommended for refusal by the Public Inquiry.

Wild Land News: Deadline for copy 21st April. Articles:
David: Comment - Rhona Brankin meeting
Alistair: Reay Forest hydro
John: FC Loch Katrine catchment management plan
Anne: Beauly/Denny power line
David: Highland Members' meet
David: Forestry (part 2: southern section)
Letter (Lesley Evans)
Dr Alexander Robertson (possible article)
Alistair: Marine park (small update)
Alistair: Landscape paper - report on paper and our response

Highland Members' Meet: Re-scheduled for 27th March. 10 members have expressed interest.

AGM: Weekend of 17/18 June. Creag Meaghaidh suggested. Anne to arrange field trip with SNH on the 17th with evening meeting in a Newtonmore hotel.

AOCB: As a result of David's articles on FC policy John has been asked to represent the group on a re-structuring consultation panel at Aberfoyle.

Web: Chris Cant (webmaster) has suggested putting dates/minutes of meetings on our website.

Date of next meeting: To be held at the next stuffing session - to be arrange.

John Digney