§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list in the Official Report any new schemes being introduced by the Forestry Commission during 1975 to encourage the public or allow the public to use the Forestry Commission land for recreational and educational activities.
§ Mr. StrangThe Forestry Commission already encourages the public use of its land for recreational and educational activities by providing a wide range of facilities. Expansion of these facilities, which include forest trails, camp sites, cabins and information centres, will continue during 1975. The main facilities available in 1974 and expected to be available during 1975 are as follows:
1974 1975 Forest trails and walks 381 Over 400 Picnic places 315 343 Information centres 24 28 Camp sites 16 20 Youth camp sites and hostels 61 62 Forest cabins and holiday cottages 43 59