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LONDON – Sand dunes on golf course owned by U.S. President Donald Trump's family may lose their legally protected status after being severely affected by the course's construction.
Scottish Natural Heritage, which monitors the country's sensitive and scientifically important sites, said Friday there was no longer a reason to designate the sand dunes at Menie as part of a nationally important protected wildlife site. The designation is given to areas with rare species of fauna or flora, or with important geological or physiological features.
''We work with developers across Scotland to ensure habitats and wildlife are protected when development work is undertaken,'' said Sally Thomas of Scottish Natural Heritage.