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Jim Hume and George Lyon urge united front against SNP forestry sell-off plans
December 12, 2008 4:22 AM
Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland and Environment spokesperson, is calling for politicians of all parties to unite and oppose the Scottish Government's plans to sell off Scotland's family silver by leasing out swathes of Scotland's forests.
Mr Hume has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament outlining the difficulties that this proposal will cause to local economies, tourism and leisure opportunities and probable job losses that will follow.
Jim Hume said: "The Scottish Government's plans to sell off the family silver by offering 75 year lease options on our forests jeopardises rural economies, tourism and leisure opportunities and puts many jobs at risk.
"This is a golden opportunity for MSPs to prevent disaster for our forests by uniting around my motion, which sets out my opposition to this cavalier proposal."
George Lyon added: "Forestry commission land is a natural and recreational asset to Scotland. Selling off this land is not in the public interest. It should be held in trust so that future generations can share in the economic and health benefits we enjoy today."
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