Integrated Landscape Evidence and Advice Framework Agreement

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        "description": "NRW is looking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced landscape consultants through the award of a framework agreement in order to support our statutory and advisory roles in the planning application and development plan processes in Wales and in other consenting regimes and environmental assessment processes.",
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