HC Deb 27 April 1967 vol 745 cc346-7W
Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress is being made with afforestation in the Isle of Lewis; and if he will make a statement about the prospects of longer term and larger scale planting in the island.

Mr. Ross

The Forestry Commission hopes to acquire this year about 1,750 acres of land for planting on the Isle of Lewis with a view to starting a new forest to supply timber to meet local requirements on the island. Surveys by the Commission do not suggest that there is scope for extensive afforestation on Lewis.

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