The Forestry Commission in Scotland are inviting land managers, local authorities, the voluntary sector and community groups across Scotland to voice their opinions on how best to take forward woodland expansion in Scotland.
The call to gather views comes from Dr Andrew Barbour, the chairman of the Woodland Expansion Advisory Group. This 18-strong group of farmers, foresters, conservation, community and land experts, has been tasked with the job of providing Scottish Ministers with advice on identifying which types of land are best for tree planting.
Dr Barbour said: “One clear message from the Group is a desire to gather as many views as possible from a wide range organisations and individuals.We want to find out what others think are the opportunities for woodland expansion and what might be stopping it. We need to identify key areas of conflict over land use and importantly why the current regulations and consultation mechanisms do not prevent problems arising. We also need to hear as many practical and constructive ideas as possible on how we might overcome them."
A letter has been sent to interested bodies and individuals for their feedback by the 6th January 2012. Others may access the letter on the Commission’s Woodland Expansion Advisory Group website pages www.forestry.gov.uk/weag.
Anyone interested in giving their views can do so in writing to:
Woodland Expansion Advisory Group Secretariat
c/o Forestry Commission Scotland
Silvan House,
231 Corstorphine Road,
Edinburgh EH12 7AT
Or by emailing weag@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.
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