Scottish climate change Minister renews forestry commitment at ICF & CFA reception

Stewart Stevenson MSP, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change, was the guest of honour at a private reception organised by The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) and Commonwealth Forestry Association (CFA) during the 18th Commonwealth Forestry Conference on 29 June 2010.

Speaking about the vital impact the forestry sector has in tackling climate change, the minister addressed over 80 commonwealth forestry conference delegates and guests at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

Guests included renowned environmental film-maker John Liu, and Tim Rollinson FICFor, Director General and Deputy Chair of the Forestry Commission.

During the reception, the ICF formally presented an Honorary Fellowship of the Institute to Mike Dudley, Head of International Policy in the Forestry Commission, and the Medal of the Institute to Chris Starr MICFor of the University of Cumbria for his services to forestry.

Speaking at the reception, Mr Stevenson said:

"We need look no further than the forestry sector when it comes to demonstrating leadership in the battle against climate change....the sector has deserved a well earned reputation for being able to change with the times and to get the changes delivered with good effect.”