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Environmental Delivery Plans: Forests

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 24 March 2025UIN 38453

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether Environmental Delivery Plans will support the development of (a) community forests and (b) the forest of Marston Vale.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

When preparing Environmental Delivery Plans, Natural England will consider relevant strategies and plans. These may include strategies or plans for community forests.

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