Our aim is to find ways of reducing the impact of forest operations and timber transport on local communities while sustaining a viable forestry industry which is important for the local economy and for jobs.

Forestry and sustainable woodland management plays an important role in the economy of North Yorkshire providing over 2000 jobs. In addition woodland management can help to support biodiversity, preserve local landscapes and provide recreational access for local communities and visitors.

The FQP is very keen to engage with local communities, residents and visitors and work with them to better manage the impact that the transportation of timber may have on people who live, work and visit close to timber haulage routes and forests.

To assist with this we have developed a new timber routes map for North Yorkshire. Information on this map and the role of FQP is included in the frequently asked questions below. There is also a  printable document available including background and frequently asked questions [21kb] [pdf].

Give us your views on the proposed routes

We would be extremely grateful if you could take the time to review the information on this webpage and provide us with any comments on the map and the routes that have been proposed.

Alternatively, you can use our  response sheet [31kb] [word] to make comments on the map and send it by email to ltp@northyorks.gov.uk. You can also print out and post your comments to

North Yorkshire Timber FQP Timber Map Consultation
Transport Planning
Highways and Transportation
County Hall
Northallerton
DL7 8AH

The consultation is running until 13 April 2012.

If you have any queries or wish to discuss anything further please contact James Gilroy at North Yorkshire County Council 08458 727374 or email ltp@northyorks.gov.uk. Further information on the FQP is also available at www.timbertransportforum.org.uk.

We look forward to receiving any comments that you have. Once we have considered all the responses on the proposed route map we will see what amendments may need to be made and contact you about the outcome of the consultation exercise and any updated proposals before the end of June 2012.