The Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006

Amendments to Countryside Act 1968

6.—(1) The Countryside Act 1968(1) is amended as follows.

(2) In section 23 (provision of facilities by Forestry Commissioners)—

(a) in subsection (2) after “think fit” insert—

“or to allow another person to make such charges as that other person thinks fit”; and

(b) after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) Any arrangements between the Commissioners and another person entered into pursuant to subsection (2) that provide for the sharing of profits shall be subject to Treasury approval.”.

(3) After section 24 insert—

“Incidental powers of the Commissioners

24A— (1) For the purpose of the exercise of their functions under sections 23(2) and 24(1) of this Act so far as relating to land in England and Wales, the said Commissioners may—

(a) form, or participate in the forming of, a body corporate;

(b) invest in a body corporate;

(c) provide loans;

(d) establish a charitable trust; or

(e) act, or appoint a person to act, as an officer of a body corporate or as a trustee of a charitable trust.

(2) The powers contained in subsection (1)(b) and (c) shall be exercisable only with Treasury approval.”.

(1)

1968 c. 41.