Will the Minister outline what guidelines are in place for National Resources Wales to adhere to when sourcing land to expand their estate for tree planting?
Answered by Minister for Climate Change | Answered on 06/04/2022
All land purchased by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) for tree planting must be suitable for woodland creation, following the UK Forestry Standard. Proposals will be subject to Environmental Impact Assessment for afforestation screening. This includes consulting with stakeholders and local communities to ensure any opportunities, impacts and concerns are taken into account and used to inform NRW’s plans.