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HANSARDWoodland CreationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell, and what a lovely debate we have had. It has not been the best part of my week—that was releasing a mother beaver and…11 Feb 2026HANSARDWoodland CreationShe is standing in—very good. However, I gently say to her that while trees have a key role to play, we have done six interest rate cuts, and inflation is set to come in on…11 Feb 2026HANSARDWoodland CreationI am glad the hon. Gentleman has raised that subject, which I was coming on to. Native wild deer are an important component of our landscape, and they play a role in healthy…11 Feb 2026HANSARDWoodland CreationWe have given some consideration to the question of introducing the lynx. At the moment, they are classed as a dangerous wild animal under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976, and…11 Feb 2026HANSARDWoodland CreationWe need woodland creation of all types. In 2024, the proportion of conifers being planted went up to 12% of tree planting, from 9% the previous year. We need productive woodlands…11 Feb 2026 Bills sponsored (1)