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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.

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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