BEECH TREES

Early day motion 449, tabled 3 December 2007 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 33 members.

That this House believes that beech trees are an integral part of the British landscape; is dismayed that beech trees are at risk of disappearing from parts of the British Isles due to a combination of felling in the north and climate change in the south; further believes that beeches should be reclassified in Cumbria as new native in order to prevent their felling as non-native; and wishes to ensure that these trees will be around for the benefit of biodiversity and future generations.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 5, DUP 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.