Forestry in England examined
6 December 2016
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee holds its first evidence session for its inquiry into Forestry in England.
- Watch Parliament TV: Forestry in England
- Inquiry: Forestry in England
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Witnesses
Tuesday 6 December 2016, Committee Room 15, Palace of Westminster
At 2.15pm
- Ian Gambles, Director of England, Forestry Commission
- Peter Freer-Smith, Chief Scientist, Forest Research
- Martin Froment, Principal Adviser for Incentive and Advice grant schemes, Natural England
At 3.15pm
- Stuart Goodall, Chief Executive, Confor
- Sir William Worsley, Chairman, The National Forest Company
- Mike Seville, Forestry Adviser, Country Land and Business Association (CLA)
Purpose of the session
The session explores a number of themes including:
- The role and strategic framework of the different delivery bodies involved in supporting forestry in England;
- The role of those who work in the forestry industry;
- The barriers to increased forest and woodland planting;
- The grants and advice available to foresters and forest landowners; and
- The current and future research in relation to forestry
Further information
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