§ Mr. Bodyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will list the native Caledonian pine woodlands in Scotland which are owned privately and where the Forestry Commission has agreed plans of operation under a dedication agreement.
§ Mr. John MacKayPlans of operations have been approved by the Forestry Commission under the basis II and III dedication schemes in respect of Caledonian pine woodland on the following properties:
Name of Property Region Amat Highland Coulin " Rothiemurchus (2 plans) " Cromdale and Mondhuie " Seafield " Abernethy Forest Lodge " Straanrui " Glenfeshie " North Abernethy " Glentanar Grampian Mar Lodge " Ballochbuie " Meggernie Tayside Lochs " Blackmount Estate Strathclyde In addition, the commission has also approved plans of operations under the forestry grant scheme in respect of Caledonian pine woodland at:
Name of Property Region Coulin Highland Rothiemurchus " Conaglen "
§ Mr. Bodyasked the Secretary of state for Scotland whether the Forestry Commission has compiled a list of woodlands which are sites of special scientific interest.
§ Mr. John MackayThe Forestry Commission is informed by the Nature Conservancy Council of all areas of land designated as sites of special scientific interest and maintains records of these in its local offices.
§ Mr. Bodyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations took place between the Forestry 318W Commission and the Nature Conservancy Council before the Forestry Commission authorised the owner of Abernehy forest to fell trees on a site of special scientific interest.
§ Mr. John MacKayI refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Linlithgow (Mr. Dalyell) on 26 March 1984 at column38.