Written question asked by Mark Todd (Labour) on Thursday, 14 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 January 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 8 January 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what guidelines the Forestry Commission uses to determine felling licence applications for lowland heathland sites. - Including ref to Lowland Heaths and Forestry, in Library DEP 00/495.

Answer: Mr. Todd: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what guidelines the Forestry Commission uses to determine felling licence applications for lowland heathland sites. [143533] Mr. Morley: The Forestry Commission uses the guidelines in its publication "Lowland Heaths and Forestry", a copy of which is held in the Library. The Commission is currently drafting more detailed guidelines, and I have asked the Commission to send the hon. Member a copy of the draft when it is published.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 360 c451W; 143533
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Codes of practice Applications Licensing Forestry Commission Forests Nature conservation Tree felling
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