This group was set up in April 2006 to improve liaison and working between the Forestry Commission, agents, woodland owners and land managers. The first meeting was held in June, and will be held every four months.
Terms of Reference
The Group will:
- Discuss the Forestry Commission’s delivery of the English Woodland Grant Scheme;
- Discuss issues arising from current working methods from both applicant’s and the Forestry Commission’s perspective;
- Explore possible improvements in working arrangements;
- Discuss the uptake of grants – which are popular, which are not, and why;
- Discuss proposals for future grants and implementation.
Membership:
Steve Colderick (Forestry Commission), Chair
steve.colderick@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Charles Dutton
charles@charlesdutton.wanadoo.co.uk
Brian Muelaner (National Trust)
brian.muelaner@nationaltrust.org.uk
Malcolm Allen (Woodland Trust)
malcolmallen@woodland-trust.org.uk
Julian Ohlsen (Tilhill Forestry)
julian.ohlsen@upm-kymmene.com
William Theed (Theed Estates)
John Wilding (Clinton Devon Estates)
john.wilding@clintondevon.co.uk
Richard Gray (Fountain Forestry)
richard.gray@fountainsplc.com
Members of the Forestry Commission's operational team will also attend meetings as required.
Secretariat for the group is Debbie Flanagan, Forestry Commission, telephone 01626 890666.
