Forestry Commission Delivery Advisory Group
The Forestry Commission Delivery Advisory Group (was Applicants' Focus Group) provides advice to the Forestry Commission and helps shape operational practice.
Terms of Reference and operation
Objectives
The objectives of the Delivery Advisory Group are to advise the Forestry Commission on:
- the management and development of woodland grants and regulations and
- the implications of government policy and practice changes for the forestry and woodland sector
The range of topics will primarily focus upon activities relating to grants, regulations and delivery activity but may on occasion cover other related topics. The emphasis is on shaping operational practice rather than policy.
Membership criteria
Membership reflects broad customer and stakeholder interests in forestry policy delivery.
Current membership
Community Forests
Confederation of Forest Industries UK (Confor)
Country Land and Business Association (CLA)
Horticultural Trades Association
Institute of Chartered Foresters
Local Government
National Farmers Union (NFU)
Northern Forestry Professionals Group
Royal Forestry Society
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Small Woods
Soil Association
South West Applicants Focus Group and Woodland Management Companies
Sylva
Wildlife and Countryside Link (RSPB)
Wildlife Trust
Woodland Trust
Frequency of meetings
Currently the Forestry Commission Delivery Advisory Group (FCDAG) is meeting approximately 7 times a year with the majority being held virtually but face to face meetings are held twice a year. There may be additional FCDAG+ meetings to discuss issues of particular interest.
FCDAG+ meetings may involve wider consultation exercises or subgroups looking at specific issues, so attendance may be expanded.
Members’ expenses and claims
Meetings are primarily held virtually but when held in person, Forestry Commission pays travel expenses for those members whose costs of attendance are not supported by their employers. Public appointment criteria prevent payment of an attendance fee.