May I just make the point that translocation of ancient woodland soils is recognised by Natural England as an important mechanism for aiding the creation of ecologically valuable woodlands? If properly planned and undertaken, that can be an important element of compensatory measures, where the loss of ancient woodland is unavoidable.
High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Robert Goodwill
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 23 March 2016.
It occurred during Debate on bills on High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill.
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