From: "RusseH NW (Wchaerj. Date: 26 2018 at 15:35:39 BST To: Raymond Henderson -- racher -- -- "Cabrnet Secretary for the Rurar Economy and ov.scot>. -- Subject: Re: Dear Mr Henderson thought the emarr you sent me was ottensrve enough. but the one you accrdentaHy sent to eyeryone erse about me rs even worse. No one be me to draw my horns rnsure Fergus Ewrng. whom have known weH for years.er be very concerned to hear that a prryate \and agent he has the power to make that happen merery by a \etter to hrm. \haye neyer sard the use of the chemrcars was rHegar. have sard that communrtres have and rt they secure yoruntary agreements the use of such chemrcars from bodres such as the and the communrty forestry combanres . they have the to ask for agreement from the prryate sector. \shaH send you a tuH response to your emarr when haye an opportunrty but for the a\'ordance of doubt not be buHred. hectored or taHA final piece of adVice, if I may. Step away from the keyboard and restrain yourself if you are considering replying to this. I think you would be wise to take some time to consider if your actions to date do anything to further the interests of your clients your company or yourself. Regards Michael Russell MSP Bute Get Outlook for From: Raymond Henderson -- Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2018 1:23:55 PM To: rachel MW (Michael), Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity;-- Subject: RE: Rachel et al. The dangers of "Reply to all" on emails and apologise for making that error Having said that and although it was not my intention to copy you in to my reply to I am not at all ashamed of the contents of my email. I respect your right to be anti the use of chemicals, and there were strenuous efforts made last year to provide you With the information to allay the fears you have about the use of Gazelle on the restock sites at All of those efforts failed to change your views and again whilst I can respect that, believe you should also respect the rights of landowners and managers to undertake operations which are fully regulated, approved and lawful. You are also entitled to your opinion that have been bullying and arrogant but I would strongly refute the accusation. Bullying is indeed an unacceptable practice 7 I fully agree with that. and attempt to ensure my personal and buSiness practices reflect that principle. It is not only the male ofthe species or even more specifically, men working for organisations who might be accused of bullying and have to say that despite being a fairly thick skinned individual. I have found some of the contact with yourself to be somewhat intimidating Last February for example you emailed me to say "You can be sure that if things are not fully resolved and by that I mean that treated trees are NOT used on estate I will be taking this to the highest level and beyond.' What I take from this 7 and from your subsequent correspondence and actions 7 is that your Views are totally fixed. and despite any evidence presented to you or the fact that use of Gazelle is an entirely legitimate means of proViding protection to replanted trees. your Views must take precedence over those of others. or there will be consequences. That I sorry to say. looks like bullying to me. An enormous amount of time and therefore expense has been expended on this issue. and that is something which I am not willing to allow to continue if at all possible. hence why I said that ifyou persist in trying to prevent our going about our normal. lawful business. then action may have to be taken Such a statement is not an attempt to bully or threaten you but is intended to protect the interests of clients and the professional reputations of the managers involved Yours sincerely. BIDWELLS Raymond Henderson Partner, Forestry 5Atholl Place Perth Scotland. PH1 5NE bidwells.co.uk A CLEAR VIEW AWELL INFORMED APPROACH Bidwells LLP a limited liability partnership trading as Bidwells is registered in England Wales (registered number The registered head office is Bidwell House Trumpington Road Cambridge CBZ QLD where a list of members is available for inspection To read ourlull disclaimer please clicknerg From: rachei watt -- Sent: 26 April 2018 10:54 To: Ravmond Henderson -- --michae usse' msg@gar|xamen scot 0 scot -- Subject: R: 3: may com: bu ard 5r Mao! Cams pro; 3350 AM 150': Md 3 1015 mm rachet watt --wr0te= 1 "Ca bSecREC@qov.scot" Ca From am mn-- Date 04 26, 2018 O: 32AM Subject: Fr.d: SEht from my rPhone Begrh forwarded message: From: Raymond renderson -- Date: 26 Apr'rt 2018 at09:58137 BST To: --, racher wart -- . Subject: RE: Thanks - We have to hope that Fergus Ewrng er get trred of seerng nonsense and erther back the rndustry up rn a statement or get Mrke to draw rn horns and a statement that he now understands that use of approved chemrcats rs safe and r'chances happenrng are remote'r tt er be to see what sort of response Mrke RusseH grves to- and my emarts Havrng rust been caHed by - rt sounds that Rachet er attempt to repeat her stunt ot tast year when she got Cat Mac to hotd up the ptant detrvery torry te atso that she er try to open ptant bags rn order to comment negatrvety on them when they and rt was good to hear that you ve got these eventuatrtres rn and MM be takrng photos of samptes of the contents otthe bags suspect there may be a trme when Rachet has to be cautioned by the police or have an injunction raised against her if she persists in her unreasonable behaviour. Grateful for being kept up to date with developments. Regards, Raymond