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H C Cooke writing regarding the Bailies' issues with the proposed agreement, noting that the Conservator's main concern was liability to third parties in respect of activities held by the Bailies; Cooke asks if they have insurance

H C Cooke refers to an earlier conversation with Davidson saying he had forwarded a summary to the Conservator; he asks for sight of the Bailies' insurance policy which Davidson had not yet sent him.

Writing to Michael Davidson that matters between the FC and Bailies should be put on a "more formal footing"; forwarding draft agreement for the committee's attention, particularly items 1 - 6.

Letter from Alistair Gracie, Head of News and Current Affairs at Grampian Television, returning the Bennachie video tape submitted and expressing interest in a possible future programme. Ref No. 6-1-12.

Hamilton tries to assuage James' fears regarding Bennachie & the Goverment's target of disposing 100k ha of forest by 1999. Suggests he write to Mr Pearson, Forestry Review Group. Handwritten notes on P2 regarding defining category of woodland park.

Hamilton thanks Stallard for let or 12 Mar, re encouraging SNH response, confirms that Bennachie forest was never on the Commission's disposal list. Can't rule out the government trying to force a sale, but would engage with them re sponsored sale

George Taylor, outgoing Conservator for East Scotland writes to Helen Fraser thanking her for invite to a Bailies' council meeting as he is in Dumfries then. Taylor stepping down and moving to South Scotland division of FC

Letter from E G Richards, conservator of the Forestry Commission to D G Gordon re his contribution on geology (draft attached - 2nd page) for a proposed leaflet about Bennachie. Richards awaits 5 other draft contributions on various topics

A letter from Forestry Commission Scotland regarding the reorganisation of its districts and the senior staffing structure.

A letter from Forestry Scotland discussing a consultation on their ten year framework strategic plan.