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Written question asked by James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 2026. It was answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Forests: Conservation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support the Government is providing for boreal-like forest protection in the UK, with reference to the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.

Answer

The UK Forestry Standard and regulatory frameworks for forestry that apply in all UK administrations ensure that sustainable forest management is practised in all woodlands, with detailed requirements for the protection of biodiversity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26330
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Conservation Biodiversity Forests National security
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk