§ 57. Sir I. Fraserasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement as to the proposed felling under the auspicies of his Department of the coppice known as "Sea Wood" at Bardsea, North Lancashire.
Mr. AmoryThe Commissioners of Crown Lands are concerned about the long-term preservation of this woodland because its ancient oaks are deteriorating and its ash is already mature. They are considering a plan prepared by the Forestry Commission for selective felling and re-stocking over an extended period, and are at present awaiting the views of the Planning Committee of the Lancashire County Council and of the Nature Conservancy upon it. The Commissioners will give due weight to the woodland's amenity value.