Forests: North of England

(asked on 8th January 2018) - View Source

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had concerning the boundaries of the proposed new Northern Forest; with whom those discussions were held; what consideration has been given to the inclusion of parts of the County of Lancashire within the area of the forest, particularly in relation to the upland areas of the county; and what assessment they have made of whether parts of Lancashire should be included.


This question was answered on 22nd January 2018

Defra has not had any discussions concerning the boundaries of the Northern Forest.

The vision for the Northern Forest has been developed by a partnership of the Woodland Trust and five northern Community Forests, who have discussed and agreed its boundaries. The boundaries include a core area of Community Forest, agreed through local consultation.

Defra will discuss and agree with the Woodland Trust and Community Forests how government funding will be applied, which will take account of the opportunities as well as the environmental and landscape considerations.

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