Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 38453

Environmental Delivery Plans: Forests

Tabled: 14 March 2025
Answered: 24 March 2025

Question

Blake Stephenson

Conservative — Mid Bedfordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether Environmental Delivery Plans will support the development of (a) community forests and (b) the forest of Marston Vale.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
When preparing Environmental Delivery Plans, Natural England will consider relevant strategies and plans. These may include strategies or plans for community forests.