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Grants urged for private forestry.

Series: Scotsman ; 4 August 1999, 26(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: The RICS in Scotland has called upon government to increase grants to private woodland owners, as forestry becomes increasingly important to the rural economy. Private forestry receives £17m per year from the Forestry Commission, whereas farming attracts £450m per year in grants.

The RICS in Scotland has called upon government to increase grants to private woodland owners, as forestry becomes increasingly important to the rural economy. Private forestry receives £17m per year from the Forestry Commission, whereas farming attracts £450m per year in grants.