Mr. De la Bèreasked the right hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, whether, in connection with afforestation, due consideration will be given to the planting of trees in belts or protective screens, rather than in masses, so as to provide wind breaks in purely horticultural areas and avoid interference with sheep farming in areas where this is carried on?
§ Sir G. CourthopeThe Forestry Commissioners recognise the importance of shelter belts and are willing to assist as far as they are able. On the other hand the reserves of timber needed by the nation cannot be secured in this way and it is consequently necessary to extend and develop existing woodland and forest areas as proposed in the Report recently presented to Parliament.