Speaking at this year’s Confor dinner, Mr Ewing said that 2019 would be a ‘pivotal year’ as forestry became fully devolved to Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Parliament, allowing him to announce a range of measures to boost further growth in the sector.
Mr Ewing said: “2019 is a pivotal year as we are celebrating 100 years of public forestry. At the same time, we are introducing the foundations for the next 100 years through full devolution of forestry, new legislation and the creation of two new agencies.
“We are entering a new chapter in forestry and my ambitions are stronger than ever, as is my commitment to working with the sector. The Scottish Government is making a huge investment in the future of forestry, because we all have a stake in the future benefits that flow from these trees; be they as resources for manufacturers, inspiring classrooms for our children or as massive carbon stores.”
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