asked the Minister for Energy the level of private afforestation achieved in each of the last five years; the plans, if any, he has to revise grants applicable to private planting outside the western region; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Private Afforestation.
33.
The level of private planting achieved in each of the last five years was as follows:
|
Year |
Hectares |
|
1982 |
497 |
|
1983 |
327 |
|
1984 |
472 |
|
1985 |
764 |
|
1986 |
2,561 |
|
Total |
4,621 |
I have been working since taking office on arrangements for bringing about several significant improvements in the various schemes, national and EC, for assisting private forestry. A good deal of progress has been made with these initiatives and I expect to be in a position to make appropriate announcements in the near future.