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A global chemical company plans to begin fracking surveys under one of Nottinghamshire's world famous landmarks, say campaigners who are battling the bid.According toFriends of the Earth, Ineos - which is based in Switzerland and had a revenue of $54 billion in 2014 - wants to carry out 'seismic surveys' on a number of sites in Nottinghamshire including the famous Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood and the Major Oak.The surveys are the first step in prospecting for shale gas, which is itself...