1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 5 in private.
2. Forestry and woodland management in Scotland: The Committee will take evidence from—
Brendan Callaghan, Director of Operational Delivery, Scottish Forestry;
Stuart Goodall, Chief Executive Officer, Confor;
Sarah Madden, Policy Advocate, Forestry and Land Use, Woodland Trust Scotland;
Dr Ruth Mitchell, Biodiversity and Ecosystems group leader, The James Hutton Institute;
Graeme Prest, Director of Land Management and Regions, Forestry and Land Scotland;
David Robertson, Investment and Business Development Director, Scottish Woodlands;
Andy Rockall, Director, Community Woodlands Association;
Professor Ian Wall, Chair, Public Financial Support for Tree-Planting and Forestry inquiry, Royal Society of Edinburgh.
3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument—
Conservation of Salmon (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 (2024/368)
4. Follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland (in private): The Committee continue its consideration of a draft report.
5. Forestry and woodland management in Scotland: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.