Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 20
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Paragraph: 95
Presumption to plant' principle could facilitate ecologically sensitive tree planting and faster approvals.
Conclusion
To realise the benefits of tree planting, and to avoid detrimental outcomes, it is essential that the ‘right tree in the right place’ principle is followed. The ‘presumption to plant’ principle being developed by the Forestry Commission could be a useful tool to enable ecologically sensitive tree planting and faster approvals, and is likely to reduce the administrative burden entailed in woodland creation so as to encourage private landowners to apply for woodland creation grants.
Paragraph Reference:
95
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 15 December 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗