However, some may see this joining of forces as an attempt to stop others getting in on the action as it were. One of these 'other groups' is Operation Hermes. Ignoring the controversy with Nigel Appleby's book, let us concentrate on the expedition itself. Setting off on the 27th June, the team is to carry out a number of high tech, non-invasive surveys of the area, which it must be added is on private land around 13kms from the Plateau itself. Statements that Hermes does not have permission to carry out this work is flatly denied by Nigel Appleby in an open letter from him dated 19th June 1998 in which he presents the details of the permit they received.
Provisional approval is no problem and given hereby.
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