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Tree-felling area size of 150 football pitches

An eight month long tree-felling programme is underway at Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders.

The area for the tree-felling is the size of 150 football pitches. Sections of the forest will be closed and routes diverted.

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Tree-felling area size of 150 football pitches

The area is the size of 150 football pitches Credit: ITV Border

An eight month long tree-felling programme is underway at Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders.

An area the size of 150 football pitches is being thinned to help the forest structure and allow wildlife to thrive. Some trails will be disrupted during the works, but the forestry commission is urging visitors to continuing enjoying the area.

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