Forest Enterprise Scotland

Report Number: 
200501177
Report Date: 
20/08/2008

Overview

The complainant (Mr C) raised a number of concerns regarding Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES)'s proposals for a development to remove timber by sea from the local area as this would allegedly impact on Mr C's quality of life.

Specific complaints and conclusions

The complaints which have been investigated are that:

  • (a) the consultation carried out by FES was inadequate (not upheld);
  • (a) FES did not follow their policy 'The People's Forest' when considering the development (not upheld); and
  • (b) FES failed to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment when considering the development (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.