Agenda and minutes

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Items
Expected timing No. Item

Transcript

(09.30 - 10.20)

1.

Informal private discussion

-        Inquiry into forestry and woodland policy in Wales - feedback following rapporteur visits.

 

-        Discussion of Committee's options for visits as part of inquiry into forestry and woodland policy in Wales.

 

-        Preparation for oral evidence sessions.

Minutes:

In accordance with Standing Order 17.22, Jenny Rathbone was appointed temporary Chair.

 

The Committee agreed to cancel its meeting on 8 June due to the General Election.

 

Members discussed their findings from the visits undertaken as part of the inquiry into forestry and woodland policy in Wales. The Committee also agreed to undertake further visits as part of this inquiry.

2.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Jayne Bryant AM and Siân Gwenllian AM.

(10.30 - 11.30)

3.

Inquiry into forestry and woodland policy in Wales - third sector evidence

Jonathan Cryer, Land Use Policy Officer – RSPB Wales

Frances Winder, Conservation Policy Lead - Woodland Trust Wales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The witnesses introduced themselves and responded to questions from Members.

(11.30 - 12.30)

4.

Inquiry into forestry and woodland policy in Wales - academic evidence

Dr Alec Dauncey, Teaching Associate - School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography, Bangor University

Professor Elizabeth Robinson, Professor of Environmental Economics - Reading University

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The witnesses introduced themselves and responded to questions from Members.

(12.30 - 12.35)

5.

Papers to note

Minutes:

Members noted the papers.

5.1

Correspondence from Blaise Bullimore with additional information following his oral evidence session on 5 April 2017, as part of the inquiry into the management of Marine Protected Areas

Supporting documents:

5.2

Additional information from Jim Evans, following his oral evidence session on 30 March 2017, as part of the inquiry into the management of Marine Protected Areas