HC Deb 12 May 1971 vol 817 cc117-8W
Mr. Oswald

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total acreage of afforestation now completed by the Forestry Commission in Scotland; and whether he will list the areas contemplated for further planting.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

As 31st March, 1971, the Forestry Commission had about 910,000 acres under plantations in Scotland.

It would be impracticable to publish a detailed list of areas contemplated for further planting but at 31st March, 1970, the total area of land in hand for planting was distributed between the commission's four Scottish Conservancies as follows:

'000 acres
North 69.7
East 16.4
South 61.5
West 76.2
Total 223.8

These reserves are liable to fluctuate as the land is planted and further acquisitions are completed.