Convener

*Edward Mountain (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Deputy convener

*Michael Matheson (Falkirk West) (SNP)

Committee members

*Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP)

*Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab)

*Douglas Lumsden (North East Scotland) (Con)

*Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green)

*Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)

The following also participated:

David Bean (Countryside Alliance)

Gemma Cooper (NFU Scotland)

Sarah-Jane Laing (Scottish Land & Estates)

Gillian Martin (Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy)

Clerk to the committee

Peter McGrath