HC Deb 10 July 1984 vol 63 c523W
Mr. Ron Davies

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give, for England and Wales, respectively, the area of land newly afforested in the 12 months ended 31 March; how much was (a) coniferous and (b) broadleaved planting; and how much was (a) Forestry Commissiion and (b) private planting.

Mrs. Fenner

The amount of land newly afforested in England and Wales, respectively, in the year to 31 March 1984 is as follows:

Hectares
Private Sector Forestry Commission Total Planted
Conifers 1,033 386 1,419
Broadleaves 477 11 458
Total 1,480 397 1,877
Wales
Conifers 974 271 1,245
Broadleaves 90 4 94
Total 1,064 275 1,339

NoteThe private sector planting shown is that grant-aided by the Forestry Commission during the year.

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