Planning and Afforestation in Scotland: The Nature and Role of Afforestation Consultations

1 September 1991

journal article
research article
Published by SAGE Publications in Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space

Vol. 23 (9) , 1349-1359
https://doi.org/10.1068/a231349

Abstract

Afforestation is not subject to development control in Britain, but local planning authorities may exert an influence on it through consultation procedures relating to Forestry Commission planting grants. The operation of these procedures in Scotland in 1988–89 is reviewed. Their analysis suggests a high rate of outcomes in accordance with requests from local planning authorities. Nevertheless, dissatisfaction has been expressed over the working of the consultation procedures. The paradox of apparent performance and dissatisfaction is discussed.

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