HC Deb 27 January 1971 vol 810 cc152-3W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how much land in Wales the Forestry Commission proposes to acquire in the next three years.

Mr. Peter Thomas

On present assumptions the Commission estimates that it would acquire between 3,000 and 4,000 acres a year for planting in Wales over the next three years.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secre-of State for Wales what is the total area of land owned in Wales by the Forestry Commission; how much of that area is already planted; and how much of the remainder is suitable for planting.

Mr. Peter Thomas

As stated in the Forestry Commission's latest Annual Report, the total area of Commission land in Wales on 31st March, 1970 was 389,000 acres, of which 306,000 acres were already planted and 32,000 acres were suitable for planting.

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