Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Thursday, 11 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 January 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 18 January 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what external advice he is taking in respect of his plans to extend the level of woodland cover in England.

Answer: Mr. Gareth R. Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what external advice he is taking in respect of his plans to extend the level of woodland cover in England. [145439] Mr. Morley: I have been asked to reply. The Forestry Strategy for England sets out our priorities for creating new woodlands. Our key target areas are the creation of larger woodlands, where they can bring greater benefits; the creation of woodlands in the urban fringe; the restoration of former industrial land; and reversing the fragmentation of ancient woodland. I chair the England Forestry Forum which I set up to help implement the strategy. The forum is made up of a wide range of bodies who have a significant interest in forestry in England and advise me on how best to deliver the aims of the strategy.

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