Senedd Cymru	Welsh Parliament
Pwyllgor yr Economi, Masnach a Materion Gwledig	Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee
Blaenoriaethau ar gyfer y Chweched Senedd	Priorities for the Sixth Senedd.
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Ymateb gan: Coed Cadw	Evidence from: Woodland Trust

Please find attached our response to the consultation on the Committee’s priorities.

This is submitted on behalf of Coed Cadw-the Woodland Trust

Our expertise and interest:

· Coed Cadw - the Woodland Trust is the UK's largest woodland conservation charity, working for a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. In Wales we have 26,000 supporters, employ 24 staff and work with some 155 volunteers.

· In Wales we own and manage 3,000 hectares in 121 woods including ancient woodlands, woodlands under restoration and recently planted woodlands. In managing this estate we purchase each year services to the value of more than £1 million from contractors and suppliers.

· Our wider work includes engaging with the public through site-based, media and campaign activity, supporting other organisations and landowners to carry out woodland creation and restoration work, and participating in partnerships such as the Celtic Oakwoods Project.

· Our suggestions on policy responses and opportunities are summarised in our 2021 Manifesto for the Welsh Parliament Elections.

Thank you for the opportunity to contribute these suggestions.

Jerry Langford

Public Affairs Manager

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