Mr. Pat Glennon:

I have one final point regarding broadleaf trees. Let us be clear. We are not saying wall to wall conifers - absolutely not. They have a purpose but there is no scientific justification for changing the hardwood percentage from 15% to 20%. That is purely a personal, private choice on the part of the Minister. There is no scientific evidence to say that it is the right decision. If we want to sequester carbon, it should have been left at 70% conifer.