asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if he is satisfied with the level of pruning of trees being carried out in forests under the control of his Department.
Written Answers. - Tree Pruning.
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Tree pruning is the subject of on-going research aimed at establishing the benefits to be derived from the work. I am satisfied that the level of pruning currently undertaken in State forests is adequate having regard to the high costs involved in the operation.