What steps he has taken to ensure all reasonable precautions are being taken to ensure that pine wood nematode is not introduced into the United Kingdom; and if he will make it his policy to take any measures to extend existing derogations.

What steps he has taken to ensure all reasonable precautions are being taken to ensure that pine wood nematode is not introduced into the United Kingdom; and if he will make it his policy to take any measures to extend existing derogations.

If he will comment on the health of trees in (a) urban areas and (b) countryside areas. - Inc figures.

If he will comment on the health of trees in (a) urban areas and (b) countryside areas. - Inc figures.

If he will set a timetable for consultation on and reform of the legislation in Scotland regarding tree preservation orders.

If he will set a timetable for consultation on and reform of the legislation in Scotland regarding tree preservation orders.

What assessment has been made (a) by his Department and (b) by the Energy Technology Support Unit of the feasibility and potential benefits of the interspacing of trees grown for bio-fuels and aero-generator wind power machines at suitable sites in the United Kingdom.

What assessment has been made (a) by his Department and (b) by the Energy Technology Support Unit of the feasibility and potential benefits of the interspacing of trees grown for bio-fuels and aero-generator wind power machines at suitable sites in the United Kingdom.

Draft SI on Planning (Northern Ireland). Approved by Parliament. Made 21 May 1991 (SI 1991/1220). Coming into force 3 months from the day on which it is made except for articles 28,53-63 & 81, coming into force on day(s) Head of Dept may by order appoint. (Consolidation order) . (NI.11).

Draft SI on Planning (Northern Ireland). Approved by Parliament. Made 21 May 1991 (SI 1991/1220). Coming into force 3 months from the day on which it is made except for articles 28,53-63 & 81, coming into force on day(s) Head of Dept may by order appoint. (Consolidation order) . (NI.11).

Why his Department cut down trees in Doncaster Road, Pickburn, South Yorkshire, that were shielding houses from the effects of traffic on the A1(M); who authorised the action, and on what authority it was carried out; and what recompense will be given to the householders.

Why his Department cut down trees in Doncaster Road, Pickburn, South Yorkshire, that were shielding houses from the effects of traffic on the A1(M); who authorised the action, and on what authority it was carried out; and what recompense will be given to the householders.

If his Department has made any recent study of the effects of acid rain on the stock of Christmas trees grown for use in the current year.

If his Department has made any recent study of the effects of acid rain on the stock of Christmas trees grown for use in the current year.

Statement announcing publication of consultation paper on measures the Government intends to take in order to ensure the continued safeguarding of amenity trees. - Inc fact that copies of paper to be placed in Library (DEP 6613)

Statement announcing publication of consultation paper on measures the Government intends to take in order to ensure the continued safeguarding of amenity trees. - Inc fact that copies of paper to be placed in Library (DEP 6613)

Lords statement announcing publication of consultation paper on measures HMG intend to take in order to ensure the continued safeguarding of amenity trees. - (Copies in the Library as DEP 6613).

Lords statement announcing publication of consultation paper on measures HMG intend to take in order to ensure the continued safeguarding of amenity trees. - (Copies in the Library as DEP 6613).

If he will encourage the development of natural woodland by a process of long-term set aside of land for colonisation by indigenous trees. - (Holding answer 10 December 1990).

If he will encourage the development of natural woodland by a process of long-term set aside of land for colonisation by indigenous trees. - (Holding answer 10 December 1990).

What is his estimate of the number of trees and hedgerows which have been lost to the United Kingdom, on an annual basis, for the years 1979 to 1989. - Includes figures & ref to survey of landscape change in England & Wales carried out for DOE & Countryside Commission...

What is his estimate of the number of trees and hedgerows which have been lost to the United Kingdom, on an annual basis, for the years 1979 to 1989. - Includes figures & ref to survey of landscape change in England & Wales carried out for DOE & Countryside Commission...

What action he proposes to take in respect of the interim summary of the Scientific Review Group on Tree Health in the United Kingdom; and when he expects the final report to be published. - Inc ref to fact that "Air Pollution and Tree Health in the UK" will be...

What action he proposes to take in respect of the interim summary of the Scientific Review Group on Tree Health in the United Kingdom; and when he expects the final report to be published. - Inc ref to fact that "Air Pollution and Tree Health in the UK" will be...

What steps he is taking to ensure the protection of orchards containing rare varieties of apples. - Includes figures.

What steps he is taking to ensure the protection of orchards containing rare varieties of apples. - Includes figures.