asked the Minister for Lands the number of acres held in reserve for planting by his Department on the 31st December, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975.
Written Answers. - Planting Reserve.
98.
The nominal plantable reserve at specified dates was as follows:
|
Period ended |
Area (acres) |
|
31/3/72 |
76,830 |
|
31/3/73 |
82,730 |
|
31/3/74 |
83,447 |
|
31/12/74 |
97,187 |
|
31/12/75 |
93,879 |
Notes:
(i) Up to 31/3/74 records were kept on a financial year (April-March) basis.
(ii) The figures quoted include substantial areas which for various reasons such as land subject to long letting or grazing, turbary rights, or land required for nursery purposes or for amenity or conservation are not immediately available for planting.