§ Mr. MacdonaldTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the number of hectares of woodland he expects to be planted next year in Scotland by(a) the Forestry Commission, (b) private foresters and (c) crofting townships.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 4 February 1994]: The information is given in the table. The figures include new planting and restocking.
Estimated woodland planting 1994–95 Hectares Forestry Commission 4,600 Private woodlands 15,000 Crofters' common grazing land 160 In addition, the Forestry Commission expects to pay grants to private owners for work intended to encourage natural regeneration on about 3,000 hectares.