asked the Minister for Lands the location and acreage of State forests in County Meath; the date each was acquired; and the progress of development in each case.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Meath Forests.
4.
(Cavan): The reply is in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
County Meath
Classification of lands on 31/3/73 (Provisional)
(Acres)
Forest |
*Total area |
Plantable area |
Woods and plantations |
Nominal reserve |
Date of First Acquisition |
Clonmellon |
1,447 |
1,367 |
1,241 |
126 |
15/3/1961 |
Kingscourt |
1,861 |
1,853 |
1,669 |
184 |
5/10/1959 |
Total |
3,308 |
3,220 |
2,910 |
310 |
*A forest is designated as being in the county in which the greater area of the forest is situated.