§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many forestry grant scheme applications for planting of broadleaved woodlands (a) consisting solely of broadleaves and (b) in mixture with conifers were approved for grant in each year since 1981–82.
§ Mr. John MacKayThis information is not available in the form requested.
§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the objectives of the Forestry Commission's policy of diversification by broadleaves of predominantly coniferous upland forests; and how its management practices in re-stocking of forests aim to achieve those objectives.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe Forestry Commission uses broadleaved trees in predominantly coniferous upland forests in order to enhance the forest landscape, to increase the diversity of wildlife habitat and to extend the recreational interest.
Management practices in restocking aim to make the most of any naturally occurring broadleaved woodland supplemented by planting where practical, particularly in conjunction with watercourses and the fringes of wetlands and open areas where it will increase the interest and enjoyment of visitors.