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Concerns Rise as Wealthy Investors Eye English-Scottish Border for Commercial Forestry

A proposal to convert a section of the English-Scottish border into a commercial forest raises alarms about potential habitat threats, particularly for local wildlife.

Editorial Staff · 2026-06-07 · 1 MIN READ

The initiative to transform part of the English-Scottish border into a commercial forest has sparked significant concern among environmentalists.

This area is home to the northern brown argus butterfly, a species that has managed to survive despite various environmental pressures.

Wealthy investors are increasingly drawn to such projects, which may pose risks to local habitats and biodiversity.