Agenda and minutes

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1.

Introductions, apologies and substitutions

Minutes:

1.1        There were no apologies or substitutions.

 

1.2 The Chair paid tribute to Morgan Parry on behalf of the Committee.

 

(09.30 - 10.45)

2.

Sustainable Land Management: RSPB Cymru and Wildlife Trusts Wales

E&S(4)-01-14 paper 1 : RSPB Cymru

E&S(4)-01-14 paper 2 : Wildlife Trusts Wales

 

          Arfon Williams, Countryside Manager, RSPB Cymru

Annie Smith, Sustainable Development Manager, RSPB Cymru

          Rachel Sharp, Chief Executive, Wildlife Trusts Wales

James Byrne, Living Landscapes Advocacy Manager, Wildlife Trusts Wales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1 The witnesses responded to questions from members of the Committee.

 

2.2 Annie Smith agreed to provide a note with further details on her comments on the definitions contained in the Environment Bill White Paper.

(11.00-11.45)

3.

Sustainable Land Management: National Parks Wales and The National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

E&S(4)-01-14 paper 3 : National Parks Wales

E&S(4)-01-14 paper 4 : Brecon Beacons National Park

E&S(4)-01-14 paper 5 : National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

 

Julian Atkins, Director of Countryside and Land Management, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority

Geraint Jones, Farm Conservation Officer, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority

Chris Lindley, Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Officer

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1 The witnesses responded to questions from members of the Committee.

 

(11.45-12.30)

4.

Environment Bill White Paper: National Parks Wales and The National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Julian Atkins, Director of Countryside and Land Management, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority

Paul Sinnadurai, Conservation Manager, Brecon Beacons National

Park Authority

Chris Lindley, Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Officer

Minutes:

4.1 The witnesses responded to questions from members of the Committee.

 

5.

Papers to note

Minutes of the meeting held on 12 December

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

5.1 The Committee noted the minutes.

 

5a

Letter from the Minister for Natural Resources and Food - Common Agricultural Policy : Transfer of budgets between pillars

E&S(4)-01-14 paper 6

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

5.2 The Committee noted the paper.

5b

Letter from the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport - Proposals for the M4 around Newport

E&S(4)-01-14 paper 7

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

5.3 The Committee noted the paper and agreed to seek further information on the data.