§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what role the woodland improvement grant will play in encouraging coppicing for the purpose 11W of reducing the decline in the numbers of woodland butterflies and moths. [9322]
§ Mr. BoswellThe first projects eligible for the woodland improvement grant are those which encourage informal public recreation in woodlands. Further projects, which may include coppicing to enhance the nature conservation value of woodlands, will be considered in due course.