Cairngorm Woodlands land in Tolquohonie correspondence: EIR release

Information requested

A copy of the FS correspondence with CNPA, and Guy Crossley (if any), regards Cairngorm Woodlands land in the Dalbuaick Plantation (aka Tolquohonie)? It seems likley that the investigation was triggered by some form of complaint, or allegation, and we are looking to bottom out on this. Anything you can share would be much appreciated.

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