What role does Forestry Commission Wales (FCW) carry out in the consultation process?
For BWW applications, FCW assists the management planner by identifying any people or organisations known as Information Providers (IP’s)who mayhave an interest in the proposals and can provide additional information to the case. FCW alsochecks applications against data held on our Geographical Information System (GIS). If we do not hold relevant data, for example, Tree Preservation Order (TPO) information, then we will contact the relevant information providers by e-mail to request this information be supplied. We will provide the IP with basic information about the proposals included in the application and providea mapshowing the location and boundary of the woodland area. We hope to receive a response from IPs within 14 days. The management planner is responsible for handling all other aspects of the consultation process including obtaining the support and agreement of all consultees and stakeholders to case proposals. When assessing a case management plan, Forestry Commission Wales
