HC Deb 07 November 1983 vol 48 c6W
Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to encourage amenity tree planting schemes; and how many trees have been planted by his Department in the last 12 months.

Mr. Ancram

Encouragement of amenity tree planting is given through the Contryside Commission for Scotland, which supported the planting of 450,000 trees (including some commercial planting) on 343 sites as part of the central Scotland woodlands project, and a further 27 schemes by local authorities and 23 by the private sector in 1982–83.

Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will support the Tree Council's efforts to increase public awareness of the need for more tree planting and better tree care.

Mr. Ancram

I am always happy to support suitable efforts to increase public awareness of the need for tree planting and tree care.