Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 13
13
Accepted
Paragraph: 65
Delays in Forestry England restocking threaten future domestic timber supply
Conclusion
The private sector is concerned about the implications of delays to Forestry England restocking on future timber supply. Forestry England is responsible for a significant proportion of domestic timber production and should be appropriately resourced to carry out timely restocking.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledged concerns about restocking delays, stating Forestry England regularly restocks and allocates resources through business planning. Additionally, it is investing £11 million to modernise seed and sapling facilities to improve production and prevent future delays in restocking.
Paragraph Reference:
65
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
Forestry England undertakes a regular programme of restocking following felling. Resources for restocking are considered and allocated through Forestry England’s business planning to ensure UK Woodland Assurance Standards are met. In addition to this, we are investing £11million in modernising Forestry England’s seed and sapling facilities to improve production capacity and resilience to climate change and extreme weather patterns. This will ensure Forestry England have access to a large pool of resilient and healthy planting stock, preventing delays in restocking from occurring.