In performing their functions under this Act the Ministers shall have regard to the national interest in maintaining and expanding the forestry resources [F2of [F3England or (as the case may be) Wales] and the Scottish Ministers shall have regard to the national interest in maintaining and expanding the forestry resources of Scotland].]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 8A inserted by Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54), s. 4
F2Words in s. 8A substituted (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1756, art. 2, Sch. para.3
F3Words in s. 8A substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (No. 755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 51 (with Sch. 7)