One million trees to be planted in Cairngorms wildlife project

Plans to plant one million trees in the Cairngorms, as part of a major wildlife restoration project, have been agreed.

The £5.5m project - being led by the River Dee Trust charity - aims to tackle a decline in salmon numbers, by providing shade on tributaries.

It is believed the shade will help keep river temperatures down - easing damage on young salmon stocks.

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