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Consultations

ConFor is regularly asked to participate in consultations on key industry issues.  Current and active consultations received by ConFor are listed below.  Recent and older consultations are listed in the Consultations Archive section.

ConFor’s aim with consultation responses is to provide an effective voice for members by:

  • providing members with the opportunity to actively participate in developing ConFor’s response;
  • delivering a professional, evidence-based response within the timescale set.

Also named is ConFor's nominated leader for each response, who will welcome comments from you. Please email him/her.

Read our Executive Director's editorial from the March 2006 Forestry and Timber News on the need for strategic consultation.

Grandfathering policy of support for Dedicated Biomass, Anaerobic Digestion and…
27/07/2010
July 2010 - Government Response on Biomass Grandfathering is also available from: http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/consultations/grandfathering/grandfathering.aspx   Read ConFor's… < Read more
 
Natural environment: an invitation to shape the nature of England
27/07/2010
Our natural environment underpins our economic prosperity, our health and our wellbeing. As a result, protecting the environment… < Read more
 
Renewables Obligation Order 2011
27/07/2010
DECC has launched the consultation on the Renewables Obligation Order 2011 which includes proposals for sustainability criteria… < Read more
 
Microgeneration Strategy
12/07/2010
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker is today launching the first stage of the Government's plans to help communities… < Read more
 
Strengthening of Trees and Timber Modern Apprenticeships
12/07/2010
Employers from the trees and timber industry are being invited to join forces with Lantra Sector Skills Council… < Read more
 
Seed testing preferences
08/07/2010
The Forestry Commission has launched a consultation to find out seed testers' preferences for future implementation in Great… < Read more
 
Low Carbon Economy discussion paper
30/06/2010
Read ConFor's submission to this discussion paper.  This discussion paper sets out the Scottish Government's… < Read more
 
Consultation on a Planning Policy Statement: Planning for a Low…
01/06/2010
Read the joint ICF - ConFor submissions: Planning for a Natural and Healthy Environment… < Read more
 
Bringing Common Sense to Tree Management - Guidance on trees…
27/05/2010
The National Tree Safety Group has produced a draft guidance document "Bringing Common Sense to Tree Management" and… < Read more
 
Consultation on implementing European pesticides legislation
04/05/2010
This consultation is being carried out by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate of HSE on behalf of Defra.… < Read more
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