Written question asked by Archie Norman (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Thursday, 6 July 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department's policy is on the country of origin of trees planted on its land and that of its agencies.

Answer: Mr. Norman: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his Department's policy is on the country of origin of trees planted on its land and that of its agencies. [124633] Mr. Spellar: Conservation is a key element in the Ministry of Defence's stewardship of its woodland and the Defence Estates Agency employs full-time professional foresters who manage this process on Ministry of Defence land. Woodland planning includes a study of the local habitat, the soil and the environmental impact of any planting. Wherever possible, species indigenous to the soil are planted, often using seeds collected on the Defence estate.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 124633; 353 c267W;353 c265W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Environment protection Nature conservation Ministry of Defence Trees Tree planting
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