Notice of intention to fell over 2,000 trees was made by the owners of Tomnafinnoge Wood, Coolattin, in 1987. Felling was prohibited pending an examination of the proposal by the Forest Service of my Department. The felling of 323 trees subject to conditions has recently been licensed within the general continuance in operation of the felling prohibition of 1987, and the implementation of an agreed management and renewal programme.
Tomnafinnoge Wood, although not a unique example of oak woodland in Ireland, is undoubtedly a place of great interest and an outstanding local amenity. The management programme proposed is designed to rejuvenate and regenerate the wood and is fully in accordance with good forestry practice.