To help develop its response to the Independent Panel on Forestry’s report, Defra has published the first of a series of short public surveys. This will help shape the Government’s decision around the future of England’s forests, woods and trees. Please do take a few moments to feed your views into this process.
AONB Project Development Officer David Blake, said: “Following on from the Independent Panel on Forestry’s report, which promotes the idea of a great increase in woodland cover in England, the Government is now offering everyone the chance to shape its plan for the sustainable management of our forests. If you want to have your voice heard, even in a very small way, in what happens to our woodlands in the future, then please respond to this survey as a matter of priority.”
Defra asks in the survey:
1. Do you want to see more woodland created in or near to your local community?
2. If yes, what single thing would make the biggest difference to increasing the amount of woodland in or near your community?
3. What would encourage you to visit local woodland more?
If you love our forests, woods and trees please do try to find the time to respond. Thank you!
Independent Panel on Forestry – Government Response
fill in our online survey, or contact us at forestryresponse@defra.gsi.gov.uk
