53.—(1) Section 9 is amended as follows.E+W
(2) In subsection (1), for “Commissioners” substitute “ appropriate forestry authority ”.
(3) In subsection (3)(b)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (i), after “which are felled” insert “ in the relevant territory ”;
(b)in sub-paragraph (ii), for “Commissioners” substitute “ appropriate forestry authority ”.
(4) In subsection (5), for “Commissioners” substitute “ appropriate legislative authority ”.
(5) In subsection (6), after the definition of “quarter” insert—
““relevant territory” means—
(a)England and Scotland where the felling is carried out in England or Scotland;
(b)Wales where the felling is carried out in Wales;”.