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THE PUBLIC body responsible for Scotlandâs natural heritage does not want to see launches take place from the proposed Shetland Space Centre between mid-May and the end of June every year due to the possible impact on breeding birds.
NatureScot said that without mitigating conditions it would object to the plans for a launch site at Lamba Ness in Unst as it âcould affect internationally important natural heritage interestsâ.
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It said that the development should not adversely affect the integrity of the site if no launches or static tests are carried out between mid-May and the end of June to avoid âdisturbing birds during the critical incubation and early brooding periodâ.