Developing Forestry in Scotland - Amendment
- Submitted by: Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour.
- Date lodged: Monday, 23 January 2017
- Motion reference: S5M-03573.2
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 24 January 2017
As an amendment to motion S5M-03573 in the name of Fergus Ewing (Developing Forestry in Scotland), insert at end "; recognises the opportunities that forestry provides for community action and in tackling climate change; notes the importance of cross-border working to tackle issues of research and development and disease prevention in any proposed structure; welcomes the recommendations in the report, Analysis of Current Arrangements for the Consideration and Approval of Forestry Planting Proposals (Mackinnon report), after a series of failed planting targets; encourages the new strategy to take account of the diversification of forest land use into areas such as recreation and leisure; notes serious concerns about the need for more robust deer management, and recognises the importance of a strong transport infrastructure for forestry products through continuing to support the Timber Support Fund."
Related motion
Developing Forestry in Scotland
Submitted by: Fergus Ewing, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, January 23, 2017
Supported by: Humza Yousaf
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Result 4 for, 86 against, 18 abstained, 21 did not vote Vote Defeated
Defeated related amendments
Developing Forestry in Scotland - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Andy Wightman, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Monday, January 23, 2017
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Result 4 for, 86 against, 18 abstained, 21 did not vote Vote Defeated
Amendments that have not been voted on
Developing Forestry in Scotland - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Peter Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, January 23, 2017
Supported by: Maurice Golden, Ross Thomson
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, January 24, 2017