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Forestry Commission (Consultation Guidance) (PE691)

Wednesday 8 December 2004 Public Petitions Committee Petitions 6 contributions · 4 speakers

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Michael McMahon Lab The Convener · Hamilton North and Bellshill
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The fourth current petition is PE691, from Boyd Calder on behalf of Burnawn Residents Group. The petition calls on the Parliament to investigate the Forestry Commission's implementation of its guidance on consultation with residents of areas that have widespread logging, drainage and planting activity nearby.At its meeting on 5 October 2004, the committee agreed to invite the Forestry Commission Scotland to comment on a response from the petitioner. In its response, the commission states:"With the introduction of the new Scottish Forestry Grants Scheme (SFGS) in 2003, an opportunity was taken to strengthen the emphasis on making local communities aware of forestry proposals."In response to the petitioner's comments regarding the public register, the commission states:"The Public Register is displayed both on the Forestry Commission's website and, in paper format, at local libraries."Would members like to comment?

Michael McMahon Lab The Convener · Hamilton North and Bellshill
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The recommendation is that, given the response from the commission, we agree to take no action on the petition.

John Scott Con Ayr
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We have received a full response from the commission, which is welcome.

Mike Watson Ind Glasgow Cathcart
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Has the response been sent to the petitioner?

Michael McMahon Lab The Convener · Hamilton North and Bellshill
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We will inform the petitioner of the response that we have received. Do members agree to close the petition?Members indicated agreement.

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