2(1)The Forestry Act 1967 is amended as follows.
(2)In section 10(2) (decisions of Forestry Commissioners on felling licences)—
(a)the word “or” at the end of paragraph (a) is repealed,
(b)after paragraph (b) insert “; or
(c)for the purpose of conserving or enhancing the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features, or the natural beauty or amenity, of any land.”
(3)In section 12 (conditions attached to felling licences)—
(a)in subsection (1), for “10(2)” substitute “10(2)(a) or (b)”,
(b)in subsection (2), after “imposed” insert “under section 10(2)(a) or (b) above”.