They were concerned that trees screening the hospital would have to go - affecting the scenic landscape of the Eildon Hills.

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He was concerned that the removal of a number of trees to accommodate the ambulance station would have an adverse visual impact on the area, including views towards the Eildon Hills, as the ambulance station and the existing hospital would be more clearly visible.

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