Woodland Grant Scheme: Planting Density

HL Deb 21 July 1997 vol 581 cc144-5WA

Lord Moran

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether it is correct that under the Woodland Grant Scheme, full grant is only paid where trees are planted at a density of 2,250 trees per hectare.

Lord Sewel

To receive the full rate of planting grant under the Woodland Grant Scheme, the Forestry Commission will usually expect applicants to plant at least 2,250 trees per hectare. For broadleaved trees, a density of 1.100 trees per hectare may be acceptable in certain circumstances.