We recommend that the Government conduct an impact assessment of the effects on the delivery the UK’s climate and biodiversity commitments of bringing a higher proportion of existing forests into active management. (Paragraph 229) 82 Seeing the wood for the trees: the contribution of the forestry and timber sectors to biodiversity and net zero goals

We recommend that the Government conduct an impact assessment of the effects on the delivery the UK’s climate and biodiversity commitments of bringing a higher proportion of existing forests into active management. (Paragraph 229) 82 Seeing the wood for the trees: the contribution of the forestry and timber sectors to biodiversity and net zero goals Type: recommendation | Number: 48 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: We agree with the Committee that there are opportunities for increasing the supply of woody biomass from domestic sources by bringing a higher proportion of existing forests into active management. This would have the added advantage of improving habitat quality and enhancing the resilience of woodl