Trump Golf Course Harms Protected Area in Scotland

The family business of US President Donald Trump, partially destroyed dunes protected by law in Scotland, by building a golf course north of Aberdeen, according to government reports issued by a request for Access to the

Scottish natural heritage, which monitors places of scientific importance in the country, noted that the construction of Trump International Golf Links Scotland "led to the direct loss" of 68 hectares (168 accredited) of Foveran Links, a 205 hectare site.

The damaged and destroyed area, one of the best examples of mobile dunes in Britain, has been developed over 4 thousand years, reported the agency.

"The construction has removed the vast majority Scottish Natural Heritage said in documents

Bob Ward, Director of Research Institute Policy Grantham Research for Climate Change and the Environment. The London School of Economics, submitted the request for access to information.The British newspaper Observer was the first to report the study.

The Executive Vice President of Trump International, Sarah Malone, said the company owns less than 5% of the site of scientific interest, SSSI by its initials in English.

"Regarding the small portion we have, no site SISP on the ground "has received more investment or environmental attention," said Malone in a statement. "The place was ignored until Trump took over, and now many like it. "

As for the developing terrain Opponent for the golf course, "it has changed partly because we have grass, Natural Heritage) can confirm that many of the earth's unique attributes remain intact and that wildlife thrives.

The golf course was completed in 2012 and is part of what the Trump organization views as a major project. scale that could include two golf courses, a 450-room hotel and about 1,500 homes.

The Scottish authorities approved the project in 2008, although each phase will require further revision.