Royal retreat in search of new way forward

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There are ambitious plans to develop the 55,000-acre Balmoral estate in Scotland, which is owned by the Queen. It is hoped to plant almost 600 acres of new forest, funded by grants totalling around 250,000 pounds sterling, and other conservation work is planned. The scheme, which aims primarily to create wildlife habitat, will require the approval of the government's Forestry Authority. Some elements could attract controversy, especially putting up fencing to prevent red deer eating and killing young trees.

Scotland, Forest management, Homes and haunts, Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, Rural land use

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Gummer launches Thames revival

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The 'Thames Strategy' document issued recently by environment secretary John Gummer details plans to improving the quality of development along the Thames. It will form the basis for official planning guidance to be issued later in summer 1995. It covers areas including footpaths, architectural quality, riverborne public transport and protection of heritage. These are among the issues which will be considered by the new Thames Advisory Group.

London, England, Buildings and facilities

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Light on muddy waters?

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Environment secretary John Gummer's 'Thames Strategy' document details the problems currently facing the area immediately surrounding the Thames in London and makes broad recommendations for improvements. He has now formed a Thames Advisory Committee, bringing together architects, planners and property developers. He is particularly keen to transform the Thames into a much more dramatic and useful part of London.

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