HC Deb 06 July 1987 vol 119 cc34-5W
Dr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list those forestry grants scheme applications received by the Forestry Commission for land in Caithness and Sutherland which have been forwarded to the Nature Conservancy Council for comment; and if he will indicate the outcome where appropriate with each case.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Since 17 February 1987, when the Forestry Commission undertook to consult the Nature Conservancy Council on all planting proposals in Caithness and Sutherland, forestry grant scheme applications relating to the following properties have been forwarded to the Council for comment:—

  • Yellow Moss*
  • Lairg Estate
  • Newport, Berriedale
  • North Burn*
  • Loubcroy*
  • Ben Bhraggie
  • Skitten
  • Strathy East
  • Cnoc na Main*
  • Braelangwell
  • Torrish
    • 35
  • Cnoc Bacach
  • Limekiln/Whitewell*
  • Eriboll
  • Kirkton Farm*
  • Sciberscross*
  • Glencalvie
  • Glencalvie (Native pine)
  • Achany
  • Dhonnadh
  • Jubilee Wood

The Nature Conservancy Council has lodged objections to the planting proposed in the cases marked with an asterisk. In the remaining cases—with the exception of Dhonnadh and Jubilee wood on which their comments are still awaited—the council has signified its agreement to the proposals made.