§ Mr. Watkinsasked the Minister of Agriculture how many acres of land are now in the hands of the Forestry Commission, how many acres have been planted and what is their planting programme for the next five years, in Brecon and Radnor.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsThe Forestry Commission have acquired in Brecon and Radnor a total of 23,000 acres, of which 18,400 acres are plantable. The area planted to date is 12,724 acres and it is proposed to plant 2,368 acres over the next five years.
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§ Mr. Watkinsasked the Minister of Agriculture whether forest holdings are to be erected in Brecon and Radnor; and, if so, where and how many.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsYes, Sir. It is proposed to erect some 45 holdings, of which 35 will be in Brecon and 10 in Radnor. The distribution of these will be:
Brecon: Holdings Coed-y-Rhaidr … 4 Brecon … 5 Crychan … 16 Giedd … 2 Glasfynydd … 2 Mynydd Ddu … 4 Usk … 2 Radnor: Coed Sarnau Forest … 7 Radnor Forest … 3