Forestry in England inquiry

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 25 Jul 2016 Closed: 15 Dec 2016 Parliament page
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee launches an inquiry into the role of Defra in supporting a thriving forest economy and environment. The forestry sector contributes some £1.7 billion a year to the economy and indirectly supports 43,000 jobs. Woods and forests, particularly ancient forests, provide many environmental … Read more