Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
1967. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Christmas tree farmers must apply for a felling licence in order to cut their crop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63553/21]
View answerThe Forestry Act, 2014 provides for certain exemptions from obtaining a tree felling licence before felling or removing any tree or trees.
S. 19(1)(d) states that any tree or trees, such as Christmas trees, planted and managed solely for their foliage or for decorative purposes are exempt from the requirement to obtain a tree felling licence.
