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Forestry England: Public Consultation

Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 23 October 2024UIN 9622

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he is taking steps to increase engagement with public consultations undertaken by Forestry England.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Forestry England remains committed to ensuring the public has the opportunity to comment on its future plans, such as in cases of new woodland creation.

Forestry England will continue to make sure that its consultation process supports its duty to balance and maximise the multiple benefits offered by forestry as a land use.

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