Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2022
813. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if frost only affects forest crops less than four years old; if frost can cause serious damage to crops greater than four years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5869/22]
View answerYoung forest crops at establishment phase are generally the most vulnerable to significant frost damage.
My Department has recently launched a Reconstitution of Woodland scheme to address frost damage in recently planted forest crops and is currently receiving applications. We will continue to engage with stakeholders on its operation.
