HC Deb 01 March 1996 vol 272 c761W
Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps further to encourage coppice management. [16810]

Mr. Kynoch

[holding answer 28 February 1996]: We have recently taken steps to encourage coppice management, particularly by helping to develop markets for coppice timber. The Forestry Commission has, for example, launched a sales magazine in partnership with East Sussex council, organised seminars, and appointed a market development officer.

Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on Government policy towards woodlands management and woodland conservation. [16811]

Mr. Kynoch

[holding answer 28 February 1996]: One of the key aims of the Government's forestry policy is the sustainable management of our existing woods and forests. Our policy is set out in detail in "Forestry Policy for Great Britain" and "Sustainable Forestry: The UK Programme", copies of which are in the Library.