Bernard J. Durkan
Question:59 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the total acreage of forestry harvested in each of the past five years by species; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23589/01]
Written Answers. - Afforestation Programme.
The estimated total acreage harvested in each of the past five years is as follows:
|
Year |
Ha's Harvested |
|
1996 |
8,266 |
|
1997 |
7,918 |
|
1998 |
8,817 |
|
1999 |
8,581 |
|
2000 |
9,022 |
A species breakdown is not readily available. However, it is estimated that spruce accounted for an average of 71.5% of the total acreage harvested out the past five years.
Question No. 60 answered with Question No. 58.