Confor response to the Land Use Framework for England consultation
In January, the Government launched a consultation on a new strategic approach to managing land use in England. Confor will be responding on behalf of the industry, highlighting the need for trees and woodlands to be a key element of any new framework in order to ensure timber security for the future.
England has limited land with growing demands being made of it. This consultation explores the land use changes implied by commitments to restore nature, support food production, improve climate resilience and deliver new housing and infrastructure.
It seeks views on the type and scale of land use changes that might be needed, as well as the actions government could take to support this. This will help to foster a public discussion about how land can better support government’s plan for change.
The consultation documents are available from Defra and responses are due by 11:59pm on 25 April 2025. Confor has prepared a summary of relevant points for members.
Confor has submitted a response to this consultation on behalf of the industry. Thank you for your input and engagement with the process.