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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 6 Mar 1930

Vol. 33 No. 11

Written Answer. - Felling of Mature Timber in State Forests.

asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he will state (a) the area and the quantity of mature timber felled in the State forests during the year ended 31st December, 1929; (b) the proportions of the trees felled which were sold standing, in the round, and sawn; and (c) the amount realised for the sale of the different quantities.

The following are the particulars asked for:—(a) 30 acres, 66,000 cubic feet approximately; (b) approximately 16,000 cubic feet were sold standing, or in the round, the balance being sawn up in the Department's mills; (c) the amount realised for the timber sold standing or in the round was £282, while £1,817 was realised for sawn timber sold. In addition, a sum of £544 was obtained during the year from the sale of windfalls, odd trees, thinnings, scrub, etc.

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