Lunchtime 101: Commercial Tree Plantations

On 4 June 2024, the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland (ERCS) hosted a Lunchtime 101 to share information about commercial tree planting in Scotland and systemic issues in Scotland's commercial forestry policy.
Joining Cornell Hanxomphou from ERCS were Audrey Baird from campaign group Help Trees Help Us and Morag Paterson, freelance consultant and member of Communities for Diverse Forestry and Forest Policy Group.
00:00 - Introduction by Julia Leino (ERCS Policy & Communications Officer)
03:45 - Overview of the environmental impacts and regulation of commercial tree plantations - Cornell Hanxomphou (ERCS Rights Officer)
12:18 - Invasive conifers and ancient woodland - Audrey Baird
28:24 - Community consultation for new commercial tree plantations - Morag Paterson
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