Bernard J. Durkan
Question:88 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the total acreage under afforestation in the years 1980, 1985 and in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Vol. 420 No. 9
88 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Energy if he will outline the total acreage under afforestation in the years 1980, 1985 and in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The approximate effective forest area in the years 1980, 1985 and 1991 are as outlined as follows. The 1992 figure is not yet available.
Hectares |
Acres |
|
1980 |
346,000 |
855,000 |
1985 |
375,000 |
927,000 |
1991 |
456,000 |
1,127,000 |