Thus, within the context of this Inquiry and subsequent report, we will use Commercial Forestry to cover tree planting that is wholly or in part intended for harvesting (some refer to this as productive forestry), and Woodland to cover tree planting that is intended to remain as such for the long term. [...] [500 words] Response: We seek to establish the extent to which current practices are delivering these benefits, how far they represent good public value in the short and long term, and what more, if anything, could be done to improve public benefits in tackling the climate-nature crisis and the economic and social well-being of resident communities by tree planting, woodland and commercial forest. [...] Do you have evidence on the role tree species choice and composition have in influencing biodiversity, timber production, flood management, and other outcomes? Do the species of trees and the mix of species help, hinder or change the balance of the benefits being sought? [500 words] Response: There need to be consideration of the right tree in the right place. [...] Do you have evidence that planted woodland and commercial forestry impedes the balance between itself and the biodiversity value of other landscapes, habitats or other biodiversity interests? [500 words] Response: Densely planted trees result in poor or no biodiversity in the areas beneath the trees. [...] Do you have evidence of tree planting leading to quantifiable economic and social benefits, short and long term, for communities local to the planting? [500 words] Response: 19.
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