SCHEDULE 7Minor and consequential amendments and repeals

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1

The Forestry Act 1967 is amended as follows.

2

In section 10(2) (decisions of Forestry Commissioners on felling licences)—

a

the word “or” at the end of paragraph (a) is repealed,

b

after paragraph (b) insert

; or

c

for the purpose of conserving or enhancing the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features, or the natural beauty or amenity, of any land.

3

In section 12 (conditions attached to felling licences)—

a

in subsection (1), for “10(2)” substitute “ 10(2)(a) or (b) ”,

b

in subsection (2), after “imposed” insert “ under section 10(2)(a) or (b) above ”.