asked the Minister for Lands if he will give an assurance that the overall level of forestry planting in South Galway will be maintained for the year 1958-59; and if he will furnish details of the 1957-58 programme and the 1958-59 provisional programme for the following forests in the South Galway area: Athenry, Ballinasloe, Castledaly, Gort, Kiltulla, Loughrea, Portumna, Woodford and Woodlawn.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Afforestation in South Galway.
I am pleased to be able to inform the Deputy that the overall level of planting in South Galway in 1958-59 will be substantially higher than last year. It is intended to plant a total of 1,270 acres next year compared with 755 acres in the planting season just ended.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report a table showing details of the 1957-58 planting programme and of the provisional programme for 1958-59 for the forests in the South Galway area, as requested by the Deputy.
Following is the table:—
PLANTING PROGRAMMES (SOUTH GALWAY)
|
Forest |
1957-58 Programme |
Provisional 1958-59 Programme |
|
(acres) |
(acres) |
|
|
Athenry |
59¾ |
150 |
|
Balinasloe |
Nil |
30 |
|
Castledaly |
215 |
240 |
|
Gort |
160 |
230 |
|
Kiltullagh |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Loughrea |
195¾ |
300 |
|
Portumna |
24¼ |
60 |
|
Woodford |
100 |
200 |
|
Woodlawn |
Nil |
60 |
|
Totals |
754¾ |
1,270 |
Will there be any change in the spacing of the trees?
No.